Question

a certain amount of money is shared in the ration 2:3:9 if the difference between the first and second share is 40 then the amount of money shared is

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Ratio=2:3:9=2x,3x and 9x

Difference between 2x and 3x=40

So, 3x-2x=40

x=40

So the total amount=(2*40)+(3*40)+(9*40)

=80+120+360

=$560