Question

Alana, Brianna and Carla divided $171 between them in the ratio 4 colon 7 colon 8. How much did Brianna receive?

Answer 1

$63

Explanation:

Alana has 4 units of the $171.

Brianna has 7 units of the $171.

Carla has 8 units of the $171.

Total units = 4 + 7 + 8 = 19

19 units = $171

1 unit
`(171)/(19) \\= $9`

Brianna has 7 units, so she receives 7 x $9 = $63.