SOLUTION: A certain sum of money y was divided into 3 portions in the ratio 1:2:3. If the difference between the maximum and minimum portions was Rs 4,000, find y?

Question 125206: A certain sum of money y was divided into 3 portions in the ratio 1:2:3. If the
difference between the maximum and minimum portions was Rs 4,000, find y?
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A certain sum of money y was divided into 3 portions in the ratio 1:2:3. If the
difference between the maximum and minimum portions was Rs 4,000, find y?
:
Think of y divided into 6 parts: y, y and y
:
y - y = 4000
:
Multiply equation by 6 to get rid of the denominators:
3y - y = 24000
:
2y = 24000
y =
y = 12000
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