Question

Hakim, Edmund and Paul share a bag of guppies. There are 132 guppies in the bag. The ratio of Hakim's share to Edmund's share is 2:3. The ratio of Edmund's share to Paul's share is 1:2. How many guppies does each boy get? Hakim , Edmund and Paul share a bag of guppies . There are 132 guppies in the bag . The ratio of Hakim's share to Edmund's share is 2 : 3 . The ratio of Edmund's share to Paul's share is 1 : 2 . How many guppies does each boy get ?

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Answer 1

Hakim's share = 2 x 12 = 24 guppies

Edmund's share = 3 x 12 = 36 guppies

Paul's share = 6 x 12 = 72 guppies

Explanation:

We will have Hakim's share as the base unit.

Hakim : Edmund = 2:3

Edmund : Paul = 1:2

Hakim : Edmund : Paul = 2:3:3x2 = 2:3:6

Total units = 2+3+6 = 11 units

11 units = 132 guppies

1 unit = 132/11 = 12 guppies

Hakim's share = 2 x 12 = 24 guppies

Edmund's share = 3 x 12 = 36 guppies

Paul's share = 6 x 12 = 72 guppies