Question

A um of money wa to be hared among three friend, Ann, Beryl and candy in the ratio 2:5:8. If Beryl received 225 more than Ann, find the um of money hared

Answer 1

£1125

Explanation:

A:B:C = 2:5:8

Beryl got 3 parts more than Ann

Therefore 3 parts must equal 225

1 part = 225/3 = 75

2 + 5 + 8 = 15 parts in total

75 x 15 = 1125