Correct Answer - Option 1 : Rs. 2000
Given:
Lokesh, Piyush and Suhani divide an amount of Rs 15,000 amongest themselves in the ratio 5 : 8 : 2 respectively.
Calculation:
Let the ratio of amount Lokesh, Piyush and Suhani be 5x, 8x and 2x.
According to the question,
⇒ 5x + 8x + 2x = 15000
⇒ 15x = 15000
⇒ x = 1000
Share of Suhani's
⇒ 2 × 1000
⇒ Rs. 2000
∴ The Suhani's share in the amount is Rs. 2000.