An amount of ₹980 is divided among three persons in the ratio of 2 : 6 : 12. The difference between the largest and the smallest shares (in ₹) in the distribution is:

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  1. 546
  2. 490
  3. 511
  4. 425

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Option 2 : 490
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Given:

Total amount = ₹980

Ratio = 2 : 6 : 12

Formula used:

Share of each person = (Ratio of person / Total ratio) × Total amount

Difference between largest and smallest shares = Largest share - Smallest share

Calculations:

Total ratio = 2 + 6 + 12 = 20

Smallest share = (2 / 20) × 980

⇒ Smallest share = ₹98

Largest share = (12 / 20) × 980

⇒ Largest share = ₹588

Difference = Largest share - Smallest share

⇒ Difference = ₹588 - ₹98 = ₹490

∴ The correct answer is option (2).

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