Mathematics · Ratio and Proportion
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. As a result, A gets Rs. 300 less than his original share. Find the total sum.
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- 1Rs. 600
- 2Rs. 1,300✓
- 3Rs. 1,500
- 4Rs. 2,600
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Rs. 1,300
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