SOLUTION: Alice, Juliet and Cassie agreed to divide this year’s bonus of $6,000 in the ratio of 1:4:5. What is the amount that each will receive?

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Question 830744: Alice, Juliet and Cassie agreed to divide this year’s bonus of $6,000 in the ratio of 1:4:5. What is the amount that each will receive?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39625) About Me  (Show Source):
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The ratio shows ten equal parts.
Alice: (1/10)*6000=600
Juliet: (4/10)*6000=2400
Cassie: (5/10)*6000=3000