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A sum of money is divided among A,B, C so that to each rupee A gets , B gets 75 paise and C gets 45 paise. If C's share is Rs. 81, the sum is

A) Rs. 326
B) Rs. 639
C) Rs. 396
D) Rs. 369

Correct Answer:



C) Rs. 396

Description for Correct answer:
A : B : C =100 : 75 : 45
= 20 : 15 : 9

If C's share is Rs. 9, then sum is Rs. 44.
If C's share is Rs.81, then
Sum = Rs \( \large \left( \frac{44}{9}\times 81 \right) \) = Rs. 396

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