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Priya divides Rs. 1,800 among three colleagues in the ratio 3 : 2 : 1. What is the sum of four times the largest share and three times the smallest share?

1. Rs. 1,800
2. Rs. 2,400
3. Rs. 2,000
4. Rs. 2,200

Correct answer: Rs. 2,200

Solution

Ratio 2:1:3, total Rs. 1200. Unit = 1200/6 = 200. Shares: 400, 200, 600. Three times largest + two times smallest = 3x600 + 2x200 = 1800 + 400 = 2200.

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