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An amount of ₹903 is divided among three persons in the ratio of 6 : 2 : 7. The difference (in ₹) between the largest and the smallest shares in the d
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An amount of ₹903 is divided among three persons in the ratio of 6 : 2 : 7. The difference (in ₹) between the largest and the smallest shares in the distribution is:

A.

341

B.

301

C.

249

D.

367

Correct option is B

Total parts = 6 + 2 + 7 = 15 Value of 1 part = ₹903 ÷ 15 = ₹60.2 Largest share (7 parts) = 7 × 60.2 = ₹421.4 Smallest share (2 parts) = 2 × 60.2 = ₹120.4 Difference = 421.4 − 120.4 = ₹301
Explanation of options: (a) ✘ 341 results from using wrong parts or values. (b) ✔ Correct difference using ratio calculation gives ₹301. (c) ✘ 249 underestimates the value. (d) ✘ 367 is overestimated based on incorrect share values.

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