Question

A sum of money shared into three parts in the ratio 2:4:5 the largest share is 40$. What's the amount of money shared

Answer 1

Answer: $8

Explanation:

Let x represent the amount the amount shared

2:4:5 is the same as 2x:4x:5x

The largest part = The largest share

5x = 40

x = 8

Total amount = 2x + 4x + 5x

= 11x

= 11(8)

Total amount = $88