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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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Answered by vijaykumar82022
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Answer:

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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