SOLUTION: what is the division of 270 between three people in the ratio of 2:3:4?

Question 1153435: what is the division of 270 between three people in the ratio of 2:3:4?

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Answer by MathLover1(20849) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

the division of between three people in the ratio of
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then

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Answer by ikleyn(52781) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Divide 270 in (2+3+4) = 9 equal parts, so each part is = 30 units. Give 2*30 = 60 to the first person; 3*30 = 90 to the second person and 4*30 = 120 to the third person.

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