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A and B together have Rs. 1210. If 4⁄15 of A's amount is equal to ⅖ of B's amount, how much amount does B have?

Rs. 460
Rs. 484
Rs. 550
Rs. 664

Correct Answer: Rs. 484

Explanation:

	4	A	=	2	B
	15			5

⟹ A =	❨	2	x	15	❩B
		5		4

⟹ A =	3	B
	2

⟹	A	=	3
	B		2

⟹ A : B = 3 : 2.

∴ B's share = Rs.	❨	1210 x	2	❩	= Rs. 484.
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