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Rs. 385 has been divided among A, B, C in such a way that A receives 2/9th of what B and C together receive. Then A's share is?

Rs. 70
Rs. 77
Rs. 82.50
Rs. 85

Correct Answer: Rs. 70

Explanation:

A : (B + C) = 2 : 9
∴ A's share = Rs. (385 x 2/11) = Rs. 70

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