SOLUTION: A sum of money was to be shared among three persons P, Q & R in the ratios of 2:5:9. If R receives $2,170 more than P. Calculate (I) the sum of money shared. (II) P's share. (III)
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Question 550775: A sum of money was to be shared among three persons P, Q & R in the ratios of 2:5:9. If R receives $2,170 more than P. Calculate (I) the sum of money shared. (II) P's share. (III) % of the total that Q receives. Answer by mananth(16946) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! P;Q:R;: 2:5:9
multiply by common factor x
2x, 5x, 9x
9x-2x=2170
7x=2170
x=310
p= 2*x = 620
Q= 5x=1550
R= 2790
Total = 4960
