A certain sum of money is distributed among A, B and C in the ratio of ` 1/2 : 1/3 : 1/4` and B gets Rs. 120. Find the shares of A and C.

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A certain sum of money is distributed among A, B and C in the ratio of ` 1/2 : 1/3 : 1/4` and B gets Rs. 120. Find the shares of A and C.

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