Question

Father divided the ₱500.00 allowance to his 3 daughters in a ratio of 1:2:5.How much was the biggest share??​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the share be in x ratio

As per question,

1x + 2x +5x = ₱500

8x = 500

x = 500/8

x = ₱62.5

So,

The biggest share = 5×62.5

= ₱312.5