A sum of money is to be distributed among A, B, C, D in the proportion of 5 : 2 : 4 : 3. If C gets $500 more than D, what is A's share?
Choices.
A) $1200  B) $1600  C) $2000  D) $2500  E) $3000
Let the shares of A, B, C and D be 5x, 2x, 4x and 3x respectively.   Then, 4x - 3x = 500   x = $500   A's share = 5x = 5*$500 = $2500   The answer is $2500.5* 500= 
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<output>2_500</output>
$2500   The answer is $2500.
<result>D</result>
A sum of money is to be distributed among A, B, C, D in the proportion of 5 : 2 : 4 : 3. If C gets $500 more than D, what is A's share?