Question

$90 is divided into 3 parts in the ratio 2:3:7 . Find the largest share

Answer 1

Given:$90 is divided inti 3 parts in ratios of 2:3:7

To find:

Step-by-step explanation:

let the 1st part be 2x, second part be 3x and third part be 7x .

Then,ATQ,

2x+3x+7x=90

12x=90

x=90/12

x =15/2

according to question largest share is 7x=7×15/2=105/2.

so, the largest share in dollars is of $52.5