Mathematics
A certain sum was divided among A, B and C in the ratio 7 : 5 : 4. If B got ₹500 more than C, find the total sum divided.
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Since, the ratio of money divided among A : B : C is 7 : 5 : 4. So, the money received by A, B, C be 7x, 5x, 4x respectively.
Given, B receives 500 more than C.
∴ 5x - 4x = 500
x = 500.
Total money divided = 7x + 5x + 4x = 16x = ₹8000.
Hence, the total money divided is ₹8000.
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