Question

Two entrepreneurs imported crafts for resale. The ratio of their investment was

3:5. What was each person's share of the $12,000 sales income?

Answer 1

• $4500 and $7500

Explanation:

The share has the same ratio as investment:

• 3x + 5x = 12000
• 8x = 12000
• x = 12000/8
• x = 1500

The shares are:

• 3*1500 = 4500
• 5*1500 = 7500