Question

The sum of $4 500 is divided among Anesha. Sian and Joanne. Sian received half, Anesha received $1050 and Joanne received the remainder. Calculate:

(a) Sian's share
(b) Joanne's share
(c) the ratio in which the $4500 was divided among the three persons
(d) the percentage of the total amount that Anesha received.​

Answer 1

a: 2250. b: 1200. c: 5:2.3:2.7 d: 23.3%

Explanation:

Sian gets 1/2 so 4500/2 = 2250

Anesha = 1050

Joanna = 2250-1050 = 1200