SOLUTION: Mr Johnson shares $500,000.00 among three children. They are mercy, janet and timmy in the ratio 2:3:5. How much does each receives

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Question 843583: Mr Johnson shares $500,000.00 among three children. They are mercy, janet and timmy in the ratio 2:3:5. How much does each receives
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,  Previously Posted

$500,000

2:3:5  translates to 2/10, 3/10, 5/10     |note: 2 + 3 + 5 = 10 parts of 50,000

mercy  $100,000

janet  $150,000

timmy  $250,000