SOLUTION: Three bussiness partners share have profit of rs. 24000 in the ratio 5:4:3. what is the amount of the least share ?

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Question 885785: Three bussiness partners share have profit of rs. 24000 in the ratio 5:4:3. what is the amount of the least share ?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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5x+4x+3x=24000
12x=24000
x=24000/12
x=2000
3x=6000