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Four friends, A, B, C and D distribute some money among themselves in such a manner that A gets one less than B, C gets 5 more than D, D gets 3 more than B. Who gets the smallest amount?

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B.B
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Explanation & Solution

Correct Option: (A) A

Let B get x. Then A gets (x-1), D gets (x+3), C gets (x+8). Clearly, A gets the least amount as x-1 is smallest.

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Four friends, A, B, C and D distribute some money among themselves in such a manner that A gets one less than B, C gets 5 more than D, D gets 3 more than B. Who gets the smallest amount?

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B.B
C.C
D.D

सही उत्तर: (A) A

Let B get x. Then A gets (x-1), D gets (x+3), C gets (x+8). Clearly, A gets the least amount as x-1 is smallest.

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