A sum of ₹ 6400 is divided among three workers in the ratio 3/5: 2: 5/3. The share (in rupees) of the second worker is

ABC26GN3076 · Ratio and Proportion

Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Ratio and Proportion · Exam: 2007 · Marks: · Difficulty:

A sum of ₹ 6400 is divided among three workers in the ratio $\frac{3}{5}: 2: \frac{5}{3}$. The share (in rupees) of the second worker is

(a)2560

(b)3000

(c)3200

(d)3840

Answer

Answer (as printed): B

Explanation

Ratio of shares $=\frac{3}{5}: 2: \frac{5}{3}=9: 30: 25$. Second worker's share $=₹\left(6400 \times \frac{30}{64}\right)=₹ 3000$.

Explanation as extracted from the printed page; notation may be imperfect.