Question

27. When $2400 is shared among three boys

in the ratio 3: 4: 5, what is the smallest
share?
a. $1800
b. $1000
c. $600
d. $500

Answer 1

Ratios

$600 is shared among three boys in the ratio 3: 4: 5.

STEP 1

We find the total number of parts we want to divide our quantity just by adding the ratio quatities:

3 + 4 + 5 = 12

STEP 2

We divide:

$600 ÷ 12 = $50

STEP 3

We multiply by each ratio:

the smallest share will be:

3 x $50 = $150

The next will be:

4 x $50 = $200

The larger share will be:

5 x $50 = $250

Answer: the smallest share will be $150