document.write( "Question 398720: a sum of money is to be divided among uri, anna and mariah in the ratio 4:7:9. if anna's share amount to $1295 calculate:
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document.write( "a. the total sum of money to be shared
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document.write( "b. uri share
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document.write( "c. the percentage of the total amount mariah receives \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #282438 by Earlsdon(6294)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let the original sum = $x. \n" ); document.write( "Uri is to receive $4x. \n" ); document.write( "Ana is to receive $7x. \n" ); document.write( "Mariah is to receive $9x. \n" ); document.write( "Anna's share is $1,295.00, so 7x = $1,295.00 Divide by 7 and.... \n" ); document.write( "x = $185.00 \n" ); document.write( "4x = $740.00 \n" ); document.write( "7x = $1,295.00 \n" ); document.write( "9x = $1,665.00 \n" ); document.write( "a) The total sum is 20x = 20($185.00) = $3,700.00 \n" ); document.write( "b) Uri's share = 4x = 4($185) = $740.00 \n" ); document.write( "c) The percentage of the total that Mariah receives is: |