Question

A sum of money is divided in the ratio 2 : 3 : 7 .Given the largest share is $112,calculate the smallest share.

Answer 1

Answer:

$32

Step-by-step explanation:

A sum of money is divided in the ratio 2:3:7.

Let the share of each individual be represented by 2x,3x,7x respectively.

The largest share (7x) is given as $112.

$\[7x = 112\]$

$\[=>x = \frac{112}{7}\]$

$\[=>x = 16\]$

So the respective shares are $\[2\times16,3\times16,7\times16\]$

In other words, the shares are 32,48,112.

So the smallest share is $32