SOLUTION: If $42,000 is the shared in the ration 6 : 3 : 5 i) How much is the smallest amount = ii) How much is the Largest amount

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Question 1110758: If $42,000 is the shared in the ration
6 : 3 : 5
i) How much is the smallest amount =
ii) How much is the Largest amount
Answer by math_helper(2461) About Me  (Show Source):
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In order to share $42000 in 6:3:5 ratios, we can first divide as follows +s+=+42000%2F%286%2B3%2B5%29+=+42000%2F14+=+3000+
Now 6:3:5 ==> 6*3000 : 3*3000 : 5*3000 = $18000 : $9000 : $15000
I hope this helps!