Question

A sum of money is to be divided among Anthea, Barry and Carol in the ratio 2:5:1

respectively. If Barry got $200 more than Carol, calculate:
The sum of money?

Answer 1

$400

Explanation:

Lets money that Anthea got be 2x

than Barry's money be 5x and Carol's be x

Barry got $200 more than Carol

This means that 5x is 200 more than x

5x = x + 200

4x = 200

x = 50

The sum of money is 2x + 5x + x

so this is 8x

8x = 50 * 8 = 400