Question : A certain sum was to be divided between A and B in the ratio 8 : 5. However, by mistake, it was divided in the ratio 5 : 8. Thus, A gets INR 300 less than his original share. Find the sum.
Option 1: INR 2,600
Option 2: INR 1,500
Option 3: INR 1,300
Option 4: INR 600
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Correct Answer: INR 1,300
Solution : Let $x$ be the original amount. A gets $8x$ and B gets $5x$. By mistake A gets $5x$ and B gets $8x$. Now A gets Rs. 300 less than the original. According to the question, $8x-5x=300$ $⇒3x=300$ $⇒x = 100$ Total sum = $8x+5x$ = $13x$ = Rs. 1300 Hence, the correct answer is INR 1,300.
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