Josh, James and John share sweets in the ratio 1:2:4. Josh has 9 sweets less than John. how may sweets does John have.
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John have 12 sweets
Step-by-step explanation:
Ratio of sweets = 1 : 2 : 4
Let it be 1x , 2x , 4x
Josh has sweets = 1x
James has sweets = 2x
John has sweets = 4x
Now Josh has 9 sweets less than John
4x - 1x = 9
3x = 9
x = 3
John have sweets = 4x = 4× 3 = 12
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