Quantitative Aptitude • Ratio, Average & MixtureEasy
₹3,400 is divided between A and B in the ratio 8 : 9. What is B's share?
A. ₹3,825
B. ₹377.78
C. ₹1,600
D. ₹1,800✓ Correct Answer
💡 Solution & Explanation
The ratio 8 : 9 has 17 parts in total. One part = ₹3,400 ÷ 17 = ₹200. B gets 9 parts = 9 × ₹200 = ₹1,800, and A gets ₹1,600. Check: ₹1,800 + ₹1,600 = ₹3,400.
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