₹2,300 is to be divided among P, Q, R and S in such a way that the ratio of P : Q : R : S is 2 : 6 : 9 : 6, respectively. What is the sum of the shares of P and S ?

₹1,100 ₹1,200 ₹800 ₹230

₹800

P : Q : R : S 2 : 6 : 9 : 6 ⇒ (2 + 6 + 9 + 6) units = Rs. 2300 ⇒ 23 units = 2300 ⇒ 1 unit = Rs. 100 ⇒ P + S = (2 + 6) x 100 = 8 x 100 = Rs. 800.