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₹4,500 is divided among four friends in the ratio of $\frac{1}{6} : \frac{1}{4} : \frac{1}{3} : \frac{1}{2}$. What is the amount received by the person who got the smallest share? |
₹1,100 ₹600 ₹500 ₹800 |
₹600 |
\(\frac{1}{6}\) : \(\frac{1}{4}\) : \(\frac{1}{3}\) : \(\frac{1}{2}\) ⇒ Taking LCM = 12, ⇒ Ratios = 2 : 3 : 4 : 6 ⇒ (2 + 3 + 4 + 6) units = Rs. 4500 ⇒ 15 units = Rs. 4500 ⇒ 1 unit = Rs. 300 ⇒ Smallest share = 2 x 300 = Rs. 600. |