Question

If $1000 is divided among the three people In the ratio 2:3:5,find the share of each​

Answer 1

Answer:

$200, $300, $500

Step-by-step explanation:

Given data

Total Amount= $1000

Ratio=  2:3:5

The combined ratio is = 10

Let us apply the part to all method to find the individual amount

The first person will take

10/1000= 2/x

1/100=2/x

cross multiply

x= 200

The second person will take

10/1000= 3/x

1/100=3/x

cross multiply

x= 300

The third person will take

10/1000= 5/x

1/100=5/x

cross multiply

x= 500