Question

A sum of money is divided in the ratio 2 : 3 : 7 .Given the largest share is $112,calculate the smallest share.

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Answer 1

$32

Explanation:

A sum of money is divided in the ratio 2:3:7.

Let the share of each individual be represented by 2x,3x,7x respectively.

The largest share (7x) is given as $112.

`\[7x = 112\]`

`\[=>x = (112)/(7)\]`

`\[=>x = 16\]`

So the respective shares are
`\[2*16,3*16,7*16\]`

In other words, the shares are 32,48,112.

So the smallest share is $32