Question

Harry, Regan and Kelan share £450 in the ratio 2 : 5 : 3

How much money does Kelan get?

Answer 1

Let the share of money be 2x, 5x and 3x.

Harry =2x

Regan = 5x

Kelan = 3x

=> 2x + 3x + 5x = 450

=> 10x = 450

=> x = 450/10

= 45

Therefore the amount each person gets:

Harry : 2 x 45 = £90

Regan : 5 x 45 = £225

Kelan : 3 x 45 = £135

Therefore Kelan gets= £135

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Answer 2

Given : Harry, Regan and Kelan share £450 in the ratio 2 : 5 : 3

To find : How much money does Kelan get

Solution:

Harry , Regan and Kelan share £450 in the ratio 2 : 5 : 3

Let say Harry  Share  = 2k  £

then  Regan Share = 5k   £

&  Kelan Share  =  3k £

Total Share = 2k + 5k + 3k = 10k £

Total Share =  £450

Equating

10k  = 450

=> k = 45

Kelan get  = 3k  = 3 * 45  = 135  £

Kelan get  £ 135

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