SOLUTION: Three men are employed to repair a roof for P4240. this sum is to be distributed among the men in the ratio 2:3:4. Find the amount which each man receives
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Question 1122771: Three men are employed to repair a roof for P4240. this sum is to be distributed among the men in the ratio 2:3:4. Find the amount which each man receives Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Three men are employed to repair a roof for P4240.
this sum is to be distributed among the men in the ratio 2:3:4.
Find the amount which each man receives
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let x = the multiplier, then
2x + 3x + 4x = 4240
9x = 4240
x = 4240/9
x = 471.111
therefore each receives
2*471.111 = P942.22
3*471.111 = P1413.33
4*471.111 = P1884.44
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check total P4239.99 ~ 4240, give the first guy and extra penny
