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.1 $63,000 is divide among 3 people in a ratio 5.3:1; what do you do first? Divide the t number by the total

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see explanation

Explanation:

Sum the parts of the ratio, that is 5 + 3 + 1 = 9

Divide the total by 9 to find the value of one part of the ratio

$63000 ÷ 9 = $7000 ← value of 1 part of the ratio, thus

5 parts = 5 × $7000 = $35000

3 parts = 3 × $7000 = $21000

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