Question

Share $50 among Tom, Larry and Jim in the ratio 4:7:9. How much money does JIM get?

Answer 1

$50/20=2.5

2.5*4=10

2.5*7=17.5

2.5*9=22.5

Jim gets $22.50

Answer 2

$22.5

Explanation:

• 4x+7x+9x=50
• 20x=50
• x=2.5

Jim gets 9*2.5= $22.5