Question

Cynthia, Moses and John are to share $27,000 in the ratio 2:3:5 respectively. how much will each of them receive​

Answer 1

Cynthia's money = $5,400

Moses' money = $8,100

John's money = $13,500

Explanation:

The full ratii of the money will be 2+3+5 = 10

Cynthia's ratio = 2 × $27,000

10

= 2 × 2,700

= $5400

Moses' ratio = 3 × $27,000

10

= 3 × 2,700

= $8100

John's ratio = 5 × $27,000

10

= 5 × 2,700

= $13,500

Answer 2

Answer: Cynthia will receive $5,400, Moses will receive $8,100, John will receive $13,500

Explanation:

First, we will see how many "portions" the money is broken up into.

2:3:5 can become 2 + 3 + 5 = 10

Next, we will see how much money each "portion" is worth using division.

$27,000 / 10 = 2,700

Finally, we will multiply to see how much each person will receive.

2:3:5

2 * $2,700 = $5,400 [Cynthia]

3 * $2,700 = $8,100 [Moses]

5 * $2,700 = $13,500 [John]