Number of sheep of A for 1 month
= [70 × 4 + (70 –
× 70) × 3 + (70 –
× 70 +
× 40) × 5]
= 280 + 150 + 330 = 760
Number of sheep of B for 1 month = [50 × 4 + (50 +
× 70) × 8] = 200 + 560 = 760
Number of sheep of C for 1 month = [40 × 7 + (40 –
× 40) × 5] = 280 + 120 = 400
Hence, ratio of their sheep = 760 : 760 : 400 = 19 : 19 : 10
Sum of proportionals = 19 + 19 +10 = 48
1 year’s rent of the pasture ground = 16 × 12 = Rs. 192
∴ Rent to be paid by A =
×192 = Rs. 76
Rent to be paid by B =
×192 = Rs. 76
Rent to be paid by C =
×192 = Rs. 40