If a sum of ₹1170 is distributed among A, B and C in the ratio 2 : 3 : 4 by mistake, instead of \(\frac{1 }{2}\) ∶ \(\frac{1 }{3}\) ∶ \(\frac{1 }{4}\), then who will be benefited most and by how much?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
A : B : C (A+B+C)
Actual:- \(\frac{1}{2}\) : \(\frac{1}{3}\) : \(\frac{1}{4}\)
Actual:- 6 : 4 : 3 13 .........(i)
By Mistake 2 : 3 : 4 9 .........(ii)
(*Note: The amount distributed should be same in every condition)
Therefore, (i) × 9 and (ii) × 13
A : B : C (A+B+C)
Actual:- 54 : 36 : 27 117
By Mistake 26 : 39 : 52 117
Diff. 28 : 03 : 25
Here,
117R = 1170
1R = 10
According to difference of ratio, C is the most benefited, therefore,
C = 25R = 25 × 10 = 250