1) Rs.558 was divided among A, B, C such that if Rs.4, 6 and 8 were decreased respectively from their shares, then the ratio of their shares was 2:3:7. What was the share of A ? A) 138 B) 94 C) 132 D) 130 E) 135 Answer: Option BExplanation:Total reduction $= 4 + 6 + 8 = 18$ Remaining money $=558-18$ = Rs. $540$ Now we divide $540$ in the ratio of $2:3:7$ Share of $A=\left(\frac{2}{12}\times 540\right) + 4$ = Rs. 94
