Rs. 16000 are to be distributed between B and A such that B gets Rs 4000 less than A The ratio of the amount received by A to that received by B is

A) 3 : 5

B) 5 : 3

C) 6 : 1

D) 1 : 3

Correct answer:
B) 5 : 3

Description for Correct answer:

Let A gets RS. x, then B gets rs (x - 4000).
x + x - 4000 = 16000
2x = 20000
x = 10000

Required ratio = \( \Large\frac{10000}{6000} \) = 5 : 3



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