an amount of rs . 1000 is to be distributed amongst p , q , r and s such that “ p ” gets twice as that of “ q ” and “ s ” gets 4 times as that of “ r ” . if “ q ” and “ r ” are to receive equal amount , what is the difference between the amounts received by s and p ?  Choose the correct option: A) 2378 B) 2697 C) 250 D) 5000 E) 6971

Rationale: explanation : we have , p = 2 q & s = 4 r further q = r & p + q + r + s = 1,000 thus we get , 2 q + q + q + 4 q = 1,000 8 q = 1,000 or q = rs . 125 thus , r = rs . 125 , p = 250 & s = rs . 500 hence , the required difference = ( s – p ) = ( 500 – 250 ) = rs . 250 answer : c
Answer: C