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Question 114626: Four brothers decided to buy a stereo that cost $280. Their contributions were in the ratio of 4:2:3:5. What was the largest single contribution in dollars?
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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2+3+4+5=14
280/14=20
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20*(4:2:3:5)=80:40:60:100
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Ed