Math Problem Statement

Rs. 120 is divided among A, B and C so that A's share is Rs. 20 more than B's and Rs. 20 less than C's. The B's share is

Solution

Let's solve the problem step by step.

We are given:

  • Total amount to be divided = Rs. 120
  • A's share is Rs. 20 more than B's share.
  • A's share is Rs. 20 less than C's share.

Let's denote:

  • B's share as BB
  • A's share as AA
  • C's share as CC

From the problem, we have the following relationships: A=B+20(since A’s share is Rs. 20 more than B’s)A = B + 20 \quad \text{(since A's share is Rs. 20 more than B's)} C=A+20(since A’s share is Rs. 20 less than C’s)C = A + 20 \quad \text{(since A's share is Rs. 20 less than C's)}

We also know: A+B+C=120A + B + C = 120

Substituting the values of AA and CC in terms of BB:

(B+20)+B+(B+20+20)=120(B + 20) + B + (B + 20 + 20) = 120

Simplify the equation: B+20+B+B+40=120B + 20 + B + B + 40 = 120 3B+60=1203B + 60 = 120

Now, solve for BB: 3B=120603B = 120 - 60 3B=603B = 60 B=603B = \frac{60}{3} B=20B = 20

So, B's share is Rs. 20.

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Here are five related questions:

  1. If A's share was Rs. 30 more than B's, what would B's share be?
  2. If C's share was double that of B's, how would the shares change?
  3. What if the total amount was Rs. 180 instead of Rs. 120?
  4. How would the shares be distributed if B's share was half of A's?
  5. What if A's share was Rs. 10 less than B's share?

Tip: When dealing with algebraic word problems, defining variables and translating the problem into equations is key to solving it effectively.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Equations
Word Problems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9