Question

Mary,Alice and Janet share #30,000 in the ratio 1:2:3.how much does Alice get

Answer 1

Alice gets $10,000

Explanation:

sum the parts of the ratio , 1 + 2 + 3 = 6 parts

divide the amount by 6 to find the value of one part of the ratio

$30,000 ÷ 6 = $5,000

Alice's share is 2 parts , then

Alice gets 2 × $5,000 = $10,000