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₹10000 is shared between two brothers. The elder at once sets aside ₹200 and the younger ₹800 for travel, and the amounts they are left with are then in the ratio 5 : 4. The younger brother's share of the ₹10000 (in ₹) is:

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  • A5200
  • B4444
  • C4800
  • D4000

Step-by-Step Solution

After the two deductions ₹9000 is left between them, and splitting that in 5 : 4 gives ₹5000 and ₹4000. Adding back what each set aside, the shares were 5000 + 200 = ₹5200 and 4000 + 800 = ₹4800. (₹4000 is the younger brother's money AFTER his deduction, ₹5200 is his brother's share, and dividing the whole ₹10000 in 5 : 4 straight away gives ₹4444 — the ratio applies only once the fixed amounts are taken out.)
Answer: C) 4800

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