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A certain amount of money has to be divided between two persons P and Q in the ratio\[3:5\]. But it was divided in the ratio of \[2:3\] and thereby Q loses Rs.10. What was the amount?

A) Rs. 250                         

B) Rs. 300

C) Rs. 350                         

D) Rs. 400

Correct Answer: D

Solution :

\[\Rightarrow \,\,\,P\to 3\times 5=15,\,5\times 5=25\] \[Q\to 2\times 8=16,\,\,3\times 8\frac{-24}{Rs.\,1}\]          If Q loses Rs. 1 then total is Rs. 40 If Q loses Rs. 10 then total is Rs. 400