Question

A property worth 10480 is shared between a widow and her 10 children in a ratio 1:4. The children shared their portion equally . Find each child’s share

Answer 1

$838.4

Explanation:

Children = (4/5)×10480

= $8384

Each child: 8384/10

= $ 838.4

Answer 2

838.40

Explanation:

Sum the parts of the ratio, 1 + 4 = 5 parts

Divide 10480 by 5 to find the value of one part of the ratio

10480 ÷ 5 = 2096 ← value of 1 part of the ratio, thus

4 parts = 4 × 2096 = 8384

Divide 8384 by 10 to find each child's share

8384 ÷ 10 = 838.40