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Ratio and Proportion
A certain amount of money is divided between A and B in the ratio 5:3. But, in addition to his share A received one-twelfth of the total money additionally. Find the ratio in which the money is shared by A and B.
A. 17 : 7
B. 17 : 6
C. 17 : 3
D. 17 : 5
E. 17 : 4
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- Since the money is to be divided in the ratio of 5 : 3 and also we are going to calculate one-twelfths of that assume the total amount to be divisible by 8 (5+3) as well as 12.
Let us take it as Rs.24.
So as per the ratio 5:3, A should get Rs 15 and B should Rs. 9.
Instead A received one-twelfth extra i.e. Rs. 2 extra.
Thus A received Rs. 17 and B received the remaining Rs.7.
Hence the required ratio = 17 : 7
Hence, option (A). - 10 years agoHelpfull: Yes(0) No(1)
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