Question

three brothers shared some oranges in the ratio of 6:4:2,if the brother with the largest share had 150 oranges, find the number of oranges shared​

Answer 1

Number of oranges= (sum of ratios x number of oranges the largest bro.had) /6

=300 Oranges.

Answer 2

Explanation:

The number of oranges with brothers be 6x, 4x , 2x

The brother with the largest share had 150 oranges. So,

6x = 150

x = 150/6

x = 25

4x = 4 * 25 = 100

2x = 2 *25 = 50

the number of oranges shared​ = 150+100 + 50 = 300 oranges