Kabeeramin92
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  • 20-06-2017
  • Mathematics
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A sum of money is divided in the ratio 3:5:9 calculate the smallest ratio given that the largest share is $54

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mergl
mergl mergl
  • 20-06-2017
3x:5x:9x
9x=54
x=6
3(6)=$18

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texaschic101
texaschic101 texaschic101
  • 20-06-2017
3:5:9.....added = 17

(9/17)x = 54
x = 54 * 17/9
x = 918/9
x = 102

check..
3/17(102) = 306/17 = 18
5/17(102) = 510/17 = 30
9/17(102) = 918/17 = 54

the sum of money is 102.....the money will be divided 18,30,54....so the smallest will get $ 18 <==
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