Question

Share 75 birds into the ratio 8 : 5 : 2. Calculate the smallest share​

Answer 1

The smallest share is 10 birds.

Explanation:

To find the smallest share, we must find the smallest number in the ratio. We divide this by the sum of the individual numbers in the ratios; and multiply by the amount to be shared.

The calculation is done as follows;

`(smallest share)/( total ratio)* quantity to be shared \\ (2)/(8 + 5 + 2) * 75 \\ (2)/(15)* 75 \\ (150)/(15) \\ 10`

The rest can be calculated by;

`(8)/(15) * 75 = 40 \\ (5)/(15)*75 = 25`

As a check, adding the three quantities gives you 75

40 + 25 + 10 = 75

Answer 2

10

Explanation:

The total parts are:

8 + 5 + 2

= 15

Divide 75 with 15.

= 5

Multiply the ratio with 5.

8×5:5×5:2×5

40:25:10

The smallest share is 10.