A loss of Rs. 1,152 has to be divided among A, B and C in the ratio 7 : 8 : 9 , then what is the share of A? - Quantitative Aptitude MCQ Competitive Exam 2026 | ExamTest.live

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A loss of Rs. 1, 152 has to be divided among A, B and C in the ratio 7 : 8 : 9, then what is the share of A?

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Total loss = Rs. 1, 152 Ratio of loss sharing A : B : C = 7 : 8 : 9 Sum of the ratio parts = 7 + 8 + 9 = 24 parts. The share of A is given by: Share of A = (\frac{7}{24}) \times 1, 152 Calculate the value of 1 part: \frac{1 , 152}{24} = 48 Share of A = 7 \times 48 = Rs. 336

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