A's money is to B's money as 4 : 5 and B's money is to c's money as 2 : 3. If A has Rs. 800, C has?

Rs. 1000
Rs. 1200
Rs. 1500
Rs. 2000

Correct Answer: Rs. 1500

Explanation:

A : B = 4 : 5 = 8 : 10 and B : C = 2 : 3 = 10 : 15
∴ A : B : C = 8 : 10 :15
If A has Rs. 8, C has Rs. 15
If A has Rs. 800 C has Rs. (15/8 x 100) = Rs. 1500

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