Question

A sum of money is to be divided among three brothers A,B and C in the ratio 2:3:5 the largest share amount is 1,500

Calculate:


The total sum of money shared

B`s share

The percentage of the total amount that recieve

Answer 1

a) $3000

b) $900

c)20%

Explanation:

a) 1500 is 5 in ratio. 1500/5 is 300. 300 is 1 in ratio. total of ratio is 10. 300 X 10 Is 3000

b) 1 in ratio is 300 so 3 in ratio is 900

c)the fraction for a is 2/10 wich is 20%