Question

A certain amount of money is shared in a ratio 2:3:9. If the difference between the first and second shares is $40, then the amount of money shared is m?

Answer 1

The amount of money shared is 360

Explanation:

We are given that A certain amount of money is shared in a ratio 2:3:9.

Let x be the ratio

So, Shares of amount = 2x,3x and 9x

We are given that the difference between the first and second shares is $40

`\Rightarrow 3x-2x=40`

`x=40`

So, Shares are :

2x=2(40)=80

3x=3(40)=120

4x=4(40)=160

So,Total amount = 80+120+160=360

Hence the amount of money shared is 360