Question 744972: A sum of money is shared into 3 parts 2:4:5. The largest share is $40. What is the total amount of money shared Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! A sum of money is shared into 3 parts 2:4:5. The largest share is $40. What is the total amount of money shared
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2:4:5 is the same as 2x:4x:5x
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Equation:
5x = 40
x = 8
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Total amount = 2x + 4x + 5x = 11x = 11*8 = 88
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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