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Mr Mallanna wants to distribute watermelon to his three daugters in the ratio 2:3:4. such that the eldest daughter gets the highest share . If the eldest daughter gets least share. If the eldest daughter gets 250 g more than that of the youngest then find the total weight of the watermelon distributed.

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The correct Answer is:
1125 g

` (4 / (2 + 3+4) - 2 / (2+3+4))` of total weight = 250 gm
` ( 4/9 - 2/9)` of total weight = 250
` ( 2/9) ` of total weight = 250
total weight = `(259xx9) / 2 = 1125` gm
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