Question 886317
how do I share $12,000 among three friends in the ratio of 1: 2: 5:
1:2:5 is the same as x:2x:5x
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Equation:
x + 2x + 5x = 12000
8x = 12000
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x = 1500
2x = 3000
5x = 7500
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Cheers,
Stan H.