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What sum of money is to divided among 3 persons in the ratio 3 : 4 : 7, so that the second person receives ₹ 12 only?

₹ 21
₹ 32
₹ 9
₹ 42

Correct Answer: ₹ 42

Explanation:

Let required money be ₹ N.
Then,
(4/14) x N = 12
⇒ N = (12 x 14)/4
= ₹ 42

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