A sum of Rs. 1360 has been divided among A, B and C such that A gets ⅔ of what B gets and B gets ¼ of what C gets. B's share is:

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Let C's share = Rs. x

Then, B's share = Rs.	x	, A's share = Rs.	❨	2	x	x	❩	= Rs.	x
	4			3		4			6

∴	x	+	x	+ x = 1360
	6		4

⟹	17x	= 1360
	12

⟹ x =	1360 x 12	= Rs. 960
	17

Hence, B's share = Rs.	❨	960	❩	= Rs. 240.
		4

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