SOLUTION: Lois and Gina share $1000 in the ratio 2:5. calculate the amount each of them receives
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Question 970864: Lois and Gina share $1000 in the ratio 2:5. calculate the amount each of them receives
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x+5x=1000
7x=1000
x=1000/7
x=142.86
2x=286.50
5x=713.50
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