Answer:
x= 3
Step-by-step explanation:
Given data
Ratio= 5:2:x
Combined ratio= 5+2+x
= 7+x
Total amount of money= $15000
Let us apply the part to all method
Hence for Matthew whose share = $7500
5/7+x= 7500/15000
Cross multiply we have
7500*(7+x)= 15000*5
52500+7500x= 75000
Collect like terms we have
7500x= 75000-52500
7500x=22500
x= 22500/7500
x=3
Hence the value of x= 3
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Step-by-step explanation:He can only hold 3 because 170 divivded by 50 = 3 Your welcome!!
