Question

A sum of money is divided between A,B and C in the ratio 9:8:7. If the total sum of money shared is 480. How much money does A receive

Answer 1

Given:

A sum of money is divided between A,B and C in the ratio 9:8:7.

Total sum is 480.

To find:

The part of money A get.

Solution:

Let A, B and C get 9x, 8x and 7x respectively.

Total sum is 480.

`9x+8x+7x=480`

`24x=480`

Divide both sides by 24.

`x=(480)/(24)`

`x=20`

Now,

`A\ get =9x`

`A\ get =9(20)`

`A\ get =180`

Therefore, amount received by A is 180.