Question

Ann, Ben, and Cheryl share some money in the ratio 3:7:10. Ben received £650 more than Ann.

Calculate the total amount of money that they shared.

Answer 1

Total amount = £ 3250

Explanation:

Ann : Ben : Cheryl = 3 : 7 : 10

Money Ann received = 3x

Money Ben received = 7x

Money Cheryl received = 10x

Ben received £650 more than Ann.

7x - 3x = 650

4x = 650

x = 650/4

x = £ 162.50

Money Ann received = 3x = 3 *162.50 = £ 487.50

Money Ben received = 7x = 7 *162.50 = £ 1137.50

Money Cheryl received = 10x = 10* 162.50 = £ 1625

Total amount = 487.50 + 1137.50 + 1625 = £ 3250