An amount of Rs.1638 was divided among A, B and C, in the ratio 1/2 : 1/3 : 1/4. Find the share of A? Select the correct option:
A) 656
B) 456
C) 756
D) 745
E) 720

Rationale: let the shares of a , b and c be a , b and c respectively . a : b : c = 1 / 2 : 1 / 3 : 1 / 4 let us express each term with a common denominator which is the last number divisible by the denominators of each term i . e . , 12 . a : b : c = 6 / 12 : 4 / 12 : 3 / 12 = 6 : 4 : 3 . share of a = 6 / 13 * 1638 = rs . 756 answer : c
Answer: C