Question

Rs. 3,600 is divided between Seema, Komal and Rita, such that the ratios of the shares of Seema ∶ Komal = 1.5 ∶ 2 and Komal ∶ Rita = 2 ∶ 2.5. Find Rita's share. 
1. Rs. 1,300
2. Rs. 1,500
3. Rs. 1,200
4. Rs. 1,400

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Rs. 1,500

Given:

Total amount to be divided among Seema, Komal and Rita = Rs. 3600

Ratio of shares of Seema and Komal = 1.5 : 2

Ratio of shares of Komal and Rita = 2 : 2.5

Calculation:

Ratio of shares of Seema and Komal = 1.5x : 2 x 

Ratio of shares of Komal and Rita = 2x : 2.5x 

Ratio of shares of Seema, Komal and Rita = 1.5x : 2x : 2.5x

According to the question

1.5x + 2x + 2.5x = 3600

⇒ 6x = 3600

⇒ x = 3600/6

⇒ x = 600

∴ Share of Rita = 2.5 × 600 = Rs. 1,500