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1. Tom, Dick and Harry went for lunch to a restaurant. Tom had Tk. 100 with him. Dick had Tk. 60 and Harry had Tk . 40. They got a bill for Tk. 104 and decided to give a tip of Tk. 16 . They further decided to share the total expenses in the ratio of the amounts of money each carried . They amount of money which Tompaid more than what Harry paid is Tk.---
- A. 120
- B. 120
- C. 120
- D. 120
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Total pay = 104 + 16 = 120 TK
Now, Tom : Dick : Harry = 100 : 60 : 40 = 5 : 3 : 2
So, Tom paid = 5 / (5 + 3 + 2) × 120 = 60 TK
Harry paid = 2 / (5 + 3 + 2) × 120 = 24 TK
Tom more paid than Harry = 60 - 24 = 36 TK
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