An amount of ₹840 is divided among three persons in the ratio of 16 : 6 : 18. The difference between the largest and the smallest shares (in ₹) in the distribution is:

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  1. 169
  2. 252
  3. 168
  4. 179

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Option 2 : 252
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Given:

An amount of ₹840 is divided among three persons in the ratio of 16 : 6 : 18.

Formula used:

Share of a person = (Ratio of the person / Sum of all ratios) × Total amount

Calculation:

Sum of all ratios = 16 + 6 + 18 = 40

Share of first person = (16 / 40) × 840

⇒ Share of first person = 0.4 × 840 = 336

Share of second person = (6 / 40) × 840

⇒ Share of second person = 0.15 × 840 = 126

Share of third person = (18 / 40) × 840

⇒ Share of third person = 0.45 × 840 = 378

Difference between the largest and smallest shares = 378 - 126

⇒ Difference = 252

∴ The correct answer is option (2).

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