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A man divides his 360 cattle between his son in the ratio 7: 6: 5. Find the smallest share​

User Friherd
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Answer: smallest share is 100

Explanation:

7:6:5

Add the numbers so 7+6+5=18

Divide 360 by 18 which equals 20

Multiply each ratio by 20 so...

7×20:6×20:5×20

140:120:100

User Andres Jaan Tack
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360/18=20

20*7=140

20*6=120

20*5=100

Answer=140:120:100

User Zhartaunik
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