Question

if 21 chocolate are shared in the ratio 5:2 the smaller share will be

Answer 1

Ratio = 5 : 2 (Given)

Total pieces of chocolate =  21 ( Given)

Define x:

Let x be the constant ratio

Ratio = 5x : 2x

Form equation and solve for x:

5x + 2x = 21

7x = 21

x = 3

Find the shares:

5x = 5(3) = 15

2x = 2(3) = 6

Answer: The smaller is 6 pieces of chocolate.

Answer 2

Answer:

6

Step-by-step explanation:

total chocolates = 21

smaller ratio quotient = 2/7

smaller share = 21* 2/7 = 6