Question

$132 is divided up between three people in the ratio 2 : 4 : 5. Calculate the smallest share.

Answer 1

Answer:

$24

Step-by-step explanation:

2x+4x+5x=11

x=132/11=12

2x is the smallest share

2x12=24

Answer 2

Answer:

$ 24

Step-by-step explanation:

Let 1st share = 2x

Let 2nd share = 4x

Let 3rd share = 5x

According to question,

2x + 4x + 5x = $ 132

or. 11x = $ 132

or. x = $ 132/11 = $ 12

Therefore the smallest share =

2x = $ 2* 12 = $ 24