In dividing a sum of money, the eldest of three brothers got 2/5th of it and the youngest got tk. What was the total sum in tk, if the amount received by the other brother was 1/3rd of the total?

A    98

B    450

C    480

D    110

Solution

Correct Answer: Option B

 

Let total amount be x

Then, A/Q,

x - 2x/5 - x/3 = 120

=> (15x - 6x - 5x)/15 = 120

=> 4x/15 = 120

=> x = 120*15/4 = 450

 

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