Question

A sum of money is shared among three people in the ratio 15:18:7. Find the total sum and the largest share, given that the smallest share is $133.

Answer 1

Answer:

if the ratio is

15 : 18 : 7

then there are

15 + 18 + 7 = 40 parts

the largest amount will be 18/40 = 9/20 of the total

the smallest will be 7/40 of the total

if 84 is the smallest amount

7/40 = 84/x

7x = 3360

x = 480

then the total is 480

480 * 9/20 = $216 would be the largest amount

7/40 = 105/x

7x = 4200

x = 600

600 * 9/20 = $270 would be the largest amount

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