Question Details

A sum of ₹50 is divided among A, B, and C in such a way that A gets ₹5 less than B, and B gets ₹10 less than C. What is the ratio of their money share?

Options

A

1:2:3

B

2:3:4

C

1:2:4

D

2:3:5

Correct Answer :

2:3:5

Solution :

The correct option is 2:3:5.

To find the ratio of the money shared among A, B, and C, let us set up algebraic equations based on the information given in the question.

Let the share of C be represented by C.

According to the problem, B gets ₹10 less than C. Therefore, we can write B's share as:
B=C-10

Similarly, A gets ₹5 less than B. We can write A's share in terms of B's share, and then substitute the expression for B:
A=B-5
Substitute B=C-10 into the equation:
A=(C-10)-5=C-15

The total sum of money divided among A, B, and C is ₹50. This gives us the equation:
A+B+C=50

Substitute the expressions for A and B (in terms of C) into this equation:
(C-15)+(C-10)+C=50

Simplify and solve for C:
3C-25=50
3C=50+25
3C=75
C=25

Now, we can find the individual shares of A, B, and C:
C's share = ₹25
B's share = 25-10=15 (₹15)
A's share = 15-5=10 (₹10)

Finally, we find the ratio of their money shares (A : B : C):
A:B:C=10:15:25

We simplify the ratio by dividing each number by their greatest common divisor, which is 5:
A:B:C=2:3:5

Thus, the ratio of their money share is 2:3:5.

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