Question

Divide 500 in the ratio 3:1:4

Answer 1

{187.50, 62.50, 250}

Explanation:

Add up the numbers in the ratio: Add up 3, 1 and 4. We get 8.

Then we divide up 500 into eight parts, each 62.5.

The ratio we are to follow is 3:1:4.

3 parts of 62.5 each comes out to 187.5;

1 part of 62.5 each comes out to 62.5; and

4 parts of 62.5 each comes out to 250.

If we have done this correctly, these 3 results add up to 500:

187.50

62.50

250

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500

So, 500 divided up in the ratio 3:1:4 is {187.50, 62.50, 250}

Answer 2

Explanation:

You need an x value to determine what number to multiply that will give you three numbers that are in the ratio of 3:1:4

Let the number = x

Set the equation up as 3x + x + 4x = 500

3x + x + 4x = 500 Combine the left

8x = 500 Divide both sides by 8

x = 500/8 Divide by 8.

x = 62.5

So 3x = 3*62.5 = 187.5

1x = 1 * 62.5 = 62.5

4x = 4 * 62.5 = 250 The total should be 500