Question

Divide $63 among three men in the ratio 1/2 : 1/4 : 1/8. How much will each get?

Answer 1

1st: $36

2nd: $18

3rd:$9

Explanation:

The first man gets 4

The second gets 2

The third gets 1

4 + 2 + 1 = 7

63/7 = 9

Each part equals $9

9*4 = 36

9 * 2 = 18

9 * 1 = 9

Check:

36 + 18 + 9 =

63