Question

A, B and C divide an amount of Rs. 5000 amongst themselves in the ratio of 5:3:2 respectively. If an amount of Rs.600 is added to each of their shares, what will be the new ratio of their shares of the amount?

• A. 31 : 21 : 16
• B. 15 : 16 : 12
• C. 17 : 18 : 19
• D. 29 : 21 : 15

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 31 : 21 : 16

A : B : C = 5 : 3 : 2

$A=\frac{5}{10}\times{5000} = 2500$

New Share of A= 2500+600= 3100

$B = \frac{3}{10}\times{5000} = 1500$

New Share of B= 1500+600=2100

$C =\frac{2}{10}\times{5000} = 1000$

New Share of C= 1000+600=1600

If the amount Rs.600 is added to each of their shares then the new share becomes,

3100 : 2100 : 1600 = 31 : 21 : 16