Question 1054972: Two partners, Chit and Nap, wish to divide their own profits in the ratio of 3:4. If they make $2500.00, how much would each receive?
Answer by ikleyn(52787)   (Show Source):
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Two partners, Chit and Nap, wish to divide their own profits in the ratio of 3:4. If they make $2500.00, how much would each receive?
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It should be 7 equal parts (3+4 = 7) in total.
So, divide $2500.00 into 7 equal parts and give 3 parts to Chit and 4 parts to Nap.
If it makes you confused, remember that the numbers are yours.
Formally speaking, the solution is impossible.
But if you allow the parts to be slightly unequal . . .
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