Question

A sum of money is shared in the ratio 2:3. If the smallest share is equal to $100, what is the total sum of money shared?

Answer 1

Answer:

$250

Step-by-step explanation:

2 is smaller than 3 so:

100/2=50

2*50:3*50

=100:150

100+150=250

Answer 2

Answer:

The total sum of money is $\ 250$.

Step-by-step explanation:

Total sum is $2x+3x$, given $2x=100$ , therefore $x=50$.

Hence $2(50)+3(50)=250$ is the total sum.

Hence the answer

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