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Rs.624 has been divided among A, B, C in such a way that if their shares be diminished by Rs. 7, Rs. 8 and Rs. 9 respectively, the remainders are in the ratio 1 : 2 : 3. Then A's share is


A) Rs. 170

B) Rs.117

C) Rs.71

D) Rs.107

Correct Answer:
D) Rs.107

Description for Correct answer:

Remainder = Rs. [624 - (7 + 8 + 9)]
= Rs. 600

A's share = Rs. \( \Large\left( 600 \times \frac{1}{6} \right) + 7 \)
= Rs. 107


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