Question

john,peter and mary shared a sum of money in the ratio 2:4:9.john and peter toghethr recieved $360.How much money in all was shared?

Answer 1

Answer:

john have = 2×24 =$48

peter have=4×24=$96

mary have=9×24=$216

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the money be x

So the money shared by john , peter, mary are 2x,4x,9x respectively

ATQ. 2x+4x+9x = $360

15x= $ 360

x= $24

Therefore, john have = 2×24 =$48

peter have=4×24=$96

mary have=9×24=$216