Math Problem Statement

sum of Rs. 9610 is divided among A, B and C so that for every rupee that A has 5 paise and for every rupee that B has, C has 20 paise. What is C's share equal to?

Solution

To solve this problem, let's set up the relationships between the shares of A, B, and C using the information given.

Step 1: Define the variables

  • Let A=xA = x rupees.
  • Given that for every rupee that A has, C has 5 paise, this means C=0.05xC = 0.05x rupees.
  • Let B=yB = y rupees.
  • Given that for every rupee that B has, C has 20 paise, this means C=0.20yC = 0.20y rupees.

Step 2: Set up the equations based on the relationships

Since CC is related to both AA and BB, we have: C=0.05xandC=0.20yC = 0.05x \quad \text{and} \quad C = 0.20y

Step 3: Express yy in terms of xx

Since both expressions are equal to CC, we can equate them: 0.05x=0.20y0.05x = 0.20y

Now, solve for yy in terms of xx: y=0.05x0.20=x4y = \frac{0.05x}{0.20} = \frac{x}{4}

Step 4: Express the total sum

The total sum is given as Rs. 9610: x+y+C=9610x + y + C = 9610

Substitute the expressions for yy and CC: x+x4+0.05x=9610x + \frac{x}{4} + 0.05x = 9610

Step 5: Simplify the equation

Combine the terms: x+0.25x+0.05x=9610x + 0.25x + 0.05x = 9610

Add the coefficients: 1.30x=96101.30x = 9610

Step 6: Solve for xx

x=96101.30=7392.31(approx)x = \frac{9610}{1.30} = 7392.31 \, \text{(approx)}

Step 7: Find C's share

Now that we have xx, we can find CC: C=0.05x=0.05×7392.31=369.615C = 0.05x = 0.05 \times 7392.31 = 369.615

Rounding this to the nearest rupee, C's share is approximately Rs. 370.

Final Answer:

C's share is approximately Rs. 370.

Would you like any details or have any questions? Here are some related questions:

  1. How would the solution change if A’s share were given a different ratio to C?
  2. What would happen if the total sum was divided equally among A, B, and C?
  3. How can the concept of ratios be applied to other real-life situations involving money?
  4. What if instead of rupees, the sum was given in dollars with the same ratio?
  5. Can you solve a similar problem where the ratio involves a different currency or unit?

Tip: Always check the consistency of units when dealing with ratios, especially when involving different currencies or units of measurement.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Ratio and Proportion
Equations

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9