Question

Lilian,max and nazia share a sum of money in the ratio 2:3:5, what fraction of the money does max receive?

Answer 1

Max receives 3/10 of the money. The money is split into ten parts (2 + 3 + 5 = 10), and Max receives three out of the ten parts. Ratios are usually ordered respectively, so Lilian receives 2/10, and Nazia receives 5/10.