Question

If $560 is shared in ratio 2:3:9, then the DIFFERENCE between the largest and smallest shares is
(A) $80
(B) $240
(C) $280
(D) $360

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is 280$.

Step-by-step explanation:

we have;

the ratio 2:3:9, let them be:

2x, 3x, 9x;

total amount=560$

now,

2x+3x+9x=560

or,14x=560

or,x=560/14

therefore, x=40$

again,

2x=2*40=80$

3x=3*40=120$

9x=9*40=360$

again,

the largest share is=360$

the smallest share is=80$

again,

there difference is=360-80

                             =280$

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