Question

1. A sum of money is shared among Jessica, Amanda, and Beverly in the ration 8:9:3

respectively. If Amanda receives $60 more than Beverly. Càlculate:

a. The total sum of money to be shared.

Answer 1

$200

Explanation:

Amanda Beverly

9 : 3

difference between Amanda and Beverly = 9 - 3 = 6 portions.

∴ value of 6 portions = $60

value of 1 portion = $ 60 / 6

= $10

Total no. of portions = 8 + 9 + 3 = 20

Total sum of money to be shared = value of 1 portion x Total no. of portions

= $10 x 20

= $200