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A, B and C have amounts in the ratio of 3 : 4 : 5. First B gives 1/4th to A and 1/4th to C then C gives 1/6th to A. Find the final ratio of amount of A, B and C respectively.

Correct Answer: 5:2:5

Explanation:

A                   B                 C


 


3x                 4x                5x 


(3x+x)          2x               (5x+x)         (B Gives 1/4 to A and 1/4 to C) 


=4x              2x                 6x 


(4x+x)          2x                 5x              ( C Gives 1/6 to A) 


=5x              2x                 5x


 


Therefore, 5 : 2 : 5


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