SOLUTION: Divide Rs 1,870 into three parts in such a way that half of the first part,one-third of the second part and one-sixth of the third part are equal.

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Question 550797: Divide Rs 1,870 into three parts in such a way that half of the first part,one-third of the second part and one-sixth of the third part are equal.
Answer by mathstutor494(120) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let equal part be "x"
> first part = 2x
> second part = 3x
> third part = 6x
As sum total of all parts = 1870
Therefore 2x+3x+6x = 1870
> 11x = 1870
So x = 1870/11 > 170 Ans