Money divided between A and B in ratio $3:5$. A gets Rs. $300$. Total is

Money divided between A and B in ratio $3:5$. A gets Rs. $300$. Total is
  1. Rs. $800$
  2. Rs. $500$
  3. Rs. $1500$
  4. Rs. $200$

Solution

$3$ parts $= 300 \Rightarrow$ each part $= 100$. Total $= 800$.

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