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A sum of $6000 is divided into 3 parts in the ratio 5:4:3 . The smallest portion is? ​

A sum of $6000 is divided into 3 parts in the ratio 5:4:3 . The smallest portion is? ​
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A sum of $6000 is divided into 3 parts in the ratio 5:4:3 . The smallest portion is?
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Let 5:4:3 be 5x:4x:3x

Hence,

5x + 4x + 3x = 6000

12x = 6000

x = 6000/ 12

x = 500
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