A sum of money is to be distributed among A, B, C, D in the proportion of
5 : 2 : 4 : 3. If C gets Rs. 500 more than D, what is A's share? Choose the correct choice from the following
A) rs . 2500 B) rs . 1000 C) rs . 1500 D) rs . 2000 E) none

Rationale: sol . let the shares of a , b , c and d be rs . 5 x , rs . 2 x , rs . 4 x and rs . 3 x respectively . then , 4 x - 3 x = 500 ⇔ x = 500 . ∴ a ' s share = rs . 5 x = rs . ( 5 x 500 ) = rs . 2500 . answer a
Answer: A