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Ken shared $3,600.00 for his three (3) sons in the ratio 2 : 3 : 4. What was the smallest share received?

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Answer:

$80000

Step by step explanation:

start by adding all the ratios.

2+3+4=9

next devide $360000 by 9

that should give you $40000

then look at the smallest ratio with is 2 which means you must double the amount.

so that means $40000x2= $80000

$80000 is your answer

hope this helps!

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