Three-part division with fractional conditions: ₹ 1870 is divided into three parts so that half of the first part, one-third of the second part, and one-sixth of the third part are all equal. Find the third part.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Rs. 1020

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
This partition problem gives fractional equalities on each part. Turning those into a single parameter makes the algebra straightforward and lets us recover each part from the total sum.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Total = ₹ 1870.
  • a/2 = b/3 = c/6.
  • We need c (the third part).


Concept / Approach:
Let a/2 = b/3 = c/6 = k. Then a = 2k, b = 3k, c = 6k. Use a + b + c = 1870 to find k and then compute c directly as 6k.


Step-by-Step Solution:
a = 2k, b = 3k, c = 6k.Sum = 2k + 3k + 6k = 11k = 1870.k = 1870 / 11 = 170.Third part c = 6k = 6 * 170 = ₹ 1020.


Verification / Alternative check:
Check the equalized fractions: a/2 = 340/2 = 170, b/3 = 510/3 = 170, c/6 = 1020/6 = 170, all consistent.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:

  • ₹ 510 and ₹ 680 are the other parts (b and a) or partial values, not the third part.
  • ₹ 850 does not satisfy the fractional equalities.


Common Pitfalls:

  • Mistakenly using the reciprocals of fractions and assigning wrong multiples to parts.


Final Answer:
Rs. 1020

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