Question

If a gang of eight rob a bank, what percent of the loot belongs to three of the robbers? What percent belongs to them if two of the gang are killed? By what percent does each robber’s share increase? What percent belongs to three of them? What percent belongs to them if two of the gang are killed? Each robber's share increases by how much percent?

Answer 1

(assuming all members of the gang get equal percentages)

For a gang of 8: 12.5% (100/8)

If 2 are killed: 16.67% (100/6), so percentage increases by roughly 4.2% (16.67-12.5)

Percent that belongs to 3: 12.5%*3=37.5%

Percent that belongs to 3 if 2 are killed: 16.67%*3=50.0%

Each robber's share still increases by 4.2% (50%-37.5%=12.5%, 12.5%/3=4.2%)

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