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A certain sum is divided among A, B and C in such a way that A gets 35 more than the 2/5 of the sum and B gets 75 less than the 1/5 of the sum and C gets Rs. 350. Find the sum.

A900

B810

C780

D775

Answer:

D. 775

Read Explanation:

Let total sum be x, A= (2/5)x +35 B = (1/5)x – 75 C= 350 A+B+C =x (2/5)x +35 + (1/5)x – 75 +350 =x (3/5)x +310 = x 310 = x- (3/5)x (2/5)x = 310 x= 310*(5/2) = 775


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