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₹5700 is divided among Anand, Bhavna and Chirag in inverse proportion to 4, 6 and 9. Anand's share (in ₹) is:

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  • A1200
  • B1900
  • C1800
  • D2700

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Inverse proportion means the shares go as 1/4 : 1/6 : 1/9; multiplying through by 36 gives 9 : 6 : 4, a total of 19 parts, so one part = 5700/19 = ₹300. Anand gets = ₹2700 (Bhavna ₹1800, Chirag ₹1200). Dividing in the direct ratio 4 : 6 : 9 would hand Anand only ₹1200.
Answer: D) 2700

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