Question

Mr. Seth inherits 2505 gold coins and divides them among his three sons : Brij, Purab and Mohan in a certain ratio. Out of the total coins received by each of them, Brij sells 30 coins, Purab donates his 30 coins and Mohan loses 25 coins. Now, the ratio of gold coins with them is 46 : 41 : 34 respectively. How many coins did Purab receive from his father?

A.
705
B.
950
C.
800
D.
850

Accepted Answer

D. Total coins remaining $= 2505 - (30 + 30 + 25) = 2420$. Sum of parts $= 46 + 41 + 34 = 121$. Value of 1 part $= \frac{2420}{121} = 20$. Remaining coins with Purab $= 41 	imes 20 = 820$. Original coins received by Purab $= 820 + 30 = 850$.

Gold Coins Division Ratio

Explanation

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