Question

10. Find out who will get the highest amount if
31175 is divided among A, B and C in such a
way that, A: B = 5: 6 and B: C = 4:7. Also,
find the amount each one will get.
(Can I get the complete explanation? Why did we take this number and all)

Answer 1

Answer:

C will get highest amount

Explanation:

A:B=5:6

B:C=4:7

now

A:B:C

5:6 (5×4:6×4:6×7)

4:7

20:24:42=10:12:21

given that' total amount 31175

A share

10/43×31175=311750/43=7250

B share

12/43×31175=374100/43=8700

C share

21/43×31175=654675/43=15225