SOLUTION: Ed and Dave are going to divide a cash prize of $14,000 in a ratio of 2 to 5. How much will Dave receive?

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Question 46782: Ed and Dave are going to divide a cash prize of $14,000 in a ratio of 2 to 5. How much will Dave receive?
Answer by adamchapman(301) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The money is beieng split into 2/7 and 5/7.
Dave gets (2/7)x14000=4000 dollars
I hope this helps,
Adam
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