3 friends neha , sabi and mahi divide $ 1100 amongs them in such a way that if $ 5 , $ 8 and $ 4 are removed from the sums that neha , sabi and mahi received respectively , then the share of the sums that they got will be in the ratio of 2 : 8 : 6 . how much did mahi receive ?  Pick:	A) $ 122	B) $ 152	C) $ 202	D) $ 107	E) $ 102

Rationale: explanatory answer let the sums of money received by a , b and c be x , y and z respectively . then x - 5 : y - 8 : z - 4 is 2 a : 8 a : 6 a when $ 5 , $ 8 and $ 4 are removed , we are removing a total of $ 17 from $ 1100 . therefore , 2 a + 8 a + 6 a = 1100 - 17 = 1093 i . e . , 16 a = 1093 or a = 68 . we know that z - 6 = 16 a = 6 * 16 = 96 therefore , z = 96 + 6 = $ 102 the correct choice is ( e )
Answer: E