Question

2. 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:

2:3:5

2x+3x+5x=1000

10x=1000

x=1000/10

x=100

2*100=$200

3*100=$300

5*100=$500

Answer 2

Given:

Total amount to be shared = $ 1000

Ratio = 2:3:5

To find:

The share of each person.

Solution:

The sum of the ratio will be:

= 2+3+5 = 10

The share of the first person will be:

= $\frac{2}{10}*1000$

On simplifying, we get:

= $ 200

The share of the second person will be:

= $\frac{3}{10}*1000$

On simplifying, we get:

= $ 300

The share of the third person will be:

= $\frac{5}{10}*1000$

On simplifying, we get:

= $ 500

Thus, the share of the first, second, and third person will be $200, $ 300, and $ 500 respectively.