SOLUTION: Three boys shared 375 in the ratio 4:5:6 how much was the biggest share?

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Question 914308: Three boys shared 375 in the ratio 4:5:6 how much was the biggest share?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi
Let x represent the constant of proportionality
4x + 5x + 6x = 375
15x = 375
x = 25
6x = 150
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