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some money is to be distributed among X, Y and Z in ratio 3 : 1 : 5. Difference between Y’s and Z’s share is Rs. 3600...

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An amount of money is to be distributed among X, Y and Z in the ratio 3 : 1 : 5. The difference between Y’s and Z’s share is Rs. 3600. What is the total of X’s and Y’s share?

posted May 29, 2018 by anonymous

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Z has 5 times Y.
Z has 3600 more than Y
Y has 900, Z has 4500, X has 2700
X + Y have 3600
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Or much simpler.
Difference Y and Z is 4 shares
X + Y is 4 shares.
Difference Z and Y is identical to sum X + Y = 3600

answer Jun 3, 2018 by Jcm



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