SOLUTION: the ratio of 2:3:4 if divided by 19,575 . how much will each receive ?

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Question 629782: the ratio of 2:3:4 if divided by 19,575 . how much will each receive ?
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Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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the ratio of 2:3:4 if divided by 19,575 . how much will each receive ?
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Equation:
2x + 3x + 4x = 19575
9x = 19575
x = 2175
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2x gets 2*2175
3x gets 3*2175
4x gets 4*2175
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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One guy gets 2 shares, another guy gets 3 shares, and the last guy gets 4 shares. 2 plus 3 plus 4 is 9 total shares. Divide 19575 by 9 to get the value of 1 share.

John

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