Question

Amanda, Ben, and Carlos share a sum of money. Their portions are in the ratio of 1:2:7, respectively. If Amanda's portion is $20, what is the total amount of money shared

Answer 1

Answer:$200

Explanation:

20÷1=20

20×2=40

20×7=140

140+40+20=200.

Answer 2

200

Explanation:

If Amanda, Ben and Carlos share a sum of money in the portions of 1:2:7, that means that the minimum value is $20. So times 20 by the other probabilities and add them together.