Two people share $844 in the ratio 7:1 How much is the smaller share?

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Two people share $844 in the ratio 7:1
How much is the smaller share?

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The ratio 7:1 can be represented as 7/(7+1) = 7/8. So 7/8 of $844 is 7/8 * $844 = $588

The smalle share is then $844 - $588 = $256

Yumetodo answered Jan 23, 2024

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