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A gentleman left a sum of 39 000 to be distributed after his death among his widow five sons and fou...........

Quantitative Aptitude (CDS) Ratio, Proportion
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    A gentleman left a sum of 39,000 to be distributed after his death among his widow, five sons and four daughters. If each son receives 3 times as much as a daughter receives, and each daughter receives twice as much as their mother receives, then what is the widow’s share?

    Rs. 1,000

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    Rs. 1,200

    Incorrect Answer

    Rs. 1,500

    Incorrect Answer

    None of the above

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    Explanation:

    Total sum = Rs. 39000

    Let the share of wife = x

    So, share of each daughter = 2x

    Share of each son = 6x

    As per question, 5(6x) + 4(2x) + x = 39000 30x + 8x + x = 3900 39x = 39000

    X = Rs. 1000

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