Question

Lea,Paul and Tina invest in a business in the ratio 1:3:5. If the profit from the business R450 000, how much does Tina get?

Answer 1

tina will get 2,50,000 because (5*450000)/9

Answer 2

Ratio of investments=1:3:5
Sum of the ratios=1+3+5=9
Total profit= x=Rs450000
Tina profit share=5/9 *450 000
=5*50000
=Rs250000