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Rs. 432 is divided amongst three workers A, B and C such that 8 times A's share is equal to 12 times B's share which is exqual to 6 times C's share. How much did A get?

A

Rs. 192

B

Rs.133

C

Rs.144

D

Rs.128

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To solve the problem step by step, we will follow these steps: ### Step 1: Set up the equations based on the given conditions. We are given that: - \( 8A = 12B = 6C \) ### Step 2: Express A, B, and C in terms of a common variable. Let \( k \) be the common variable such that: - \( 8A = k \) - \( 12B = k \) - \( 6C = k \) From these equations, we can express A, B, and C as: - \( A = \frac{k}{8} \) - \( B = \frac{k}{12} \) - \( C = \frac{k}{6} \) ### Step 3: Find a common denominator to combine the shares. To combine these shares, we need a common denominator. The least common multiple (LCM) of 8, 12, and 6 is 24. Now we can express A, B, and C in terms of the LCM: - \( A = \frac{k}{8} = \frac{3k}{24} \) - \( B = \frac{k}{12} = \frac{2k}{24} \) - \( C = \frac{k}{6} = \frac{4k}{24} \) ### Step 4: Write the ratio of A, B, and C. Now we can write the ratio of A, B, and C: - \( A : B : C = 3k : 2k : 4k \) This simplifies to: - \( A : B : C = 3 : 2 : 4 \) ### Step 5: Calculate the total parts. The total parts in the ratio are: - \( 3 + 2 + 4 = 9 \) ### Step 6: Find the value of each part. Since the total amount is Rs. 432, we can find the value of one part: - Value of one part = \( \frac{432}{9} = 48 \) ### Step 7: Calculate A's share. Now, we can find A's share: - \( A's \, share = 3 \times 48 = 144 \) ### Final Answer: Thus, A received Rs. 144. ---
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