Question

Rs. 700 is divided among Ram, Shyam and Jadu so that Ram receives half as much as Shyam and Shyam half as much as Jadu. What will be Jadu’s share ?
1. Rs. 400
2. Rs. 300
3. Rs. 200
4. Rs. 500

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Rs. 400

Given :

Rs. 700 is divided among Ram, Shyam and Jadu

Calculation:

According to Question 

Let jadu has 4X unit 

Ram : shyam : Jadu = 1 : 2 : 4

⇒ (1+2+4)X = 700

⇒ 7X = 700

⇒ X = 100

Jadu receive 4X unit = 4 × 100 = 400

∴ Jadu will share Rs. 400.