Question

An amount of money is to be divided between Paras, Ramesh and Aarav in the ratio of 5 : 8 : 15. If the difference between Ramesh and Aarav's share is Rs. 6000, then find the total amount of money?
1. Rs. 63995
2. Rs. 52003
3. Rs. 24000
4. Rs. 28361

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Rs. 24000

Given:

The ratio of the distribution of money among Paras, Ramesh, and Aarav = 5 : 8 : 15

The difference between Ramesh and Aarav's share = Rs. 6000

Calculation:

Let the money got by Paras, Ramesh, and Aarav be 5x, 8x, and 15x.

Given, 15x - 8x = 7x = Rs 6000      ----(1)

Total amount = 5x + 8x + 15x = 28x

Total amount = (1) × 4 = 6,000 × 4

Total amount = Rs 24,000

∴ The total amount is Rs 24,000.