Question

Divide 120 among three children aged 3 years, 4 years and 5 years respectively in the ratio 4:5:9,. Find the share of each

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Answer 1

Let the share of each child be x. ....... (1)

We have to divide the given amount between three children.

for your kind information,

ages of that children don't matter here.

120 Rs........... ( Given amount)

Given amounted should be divide into the ratio 4:5:9

Let the common multiple be x...... (From (1)

therefore, 4x+5x+9x=120

18x=120

x=120/18

x=6.66Rs

therefore shares of 3 year child=4x=4×6.66=26.64 Rs

share of 4 year child=5x=5×6.66=33.3Rs

share of 5year child=9x=9×6.66=59.94rs

Answer 2

Answer:

26.67, 33.33 and 60

Step-by-step explanation:

Amount to be divided- 120

Ration- 4:5:9

So 4x+5x+9x=120

18x=120

x=120/18=20/3

Shares will be as follows:

4x=80/3=26.67

5x=100/3= 33.33

9x=60