Let x be the money, then in order for the ratio to take place we will say, 3:6:1 => 3x:6x:x If you add all the money together you get 250 So.. 3x+6x+x=250, but 3x+6x+x=10x Therefore 10x=250 x=25 So.. 3x = 3*25 = 75 6x = 6*25 = 150 x = 25 = 25 And just to check the answer.. 75+150+25=250
