Question

A ratio of 10:15:25 is shared among john, sam and thomas. the amount of money is $10,000. how much did john receive if his ratio is 10

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the common multiple of the given ratio be

$x$

$10x + 15x + 25x = 10000 \\ 10x + 40x = 10000 \\ 50x = 10000 \\ x = \frac{10000}{50} \\ x = 200 \\ 10x = 10(200) = 2000$

:. John received $2,000 out of $10,000.