Question

rs. 500 is distributed among three people in the ratio of 1/5 2 1/6 : 1/7 respectively. what is the least share?

Answer 1

1/5*500
=100
Which is the least share

Answer 2

Answer:

The least share is Rs. 140.19

Step-by-step explanation:

Given ratio = 1/5 : 1/6 : 1/7

To find: Least share when Rs. 500 is divided among three people in given ratio.

Consider the ratio,

1/5 : 1/6 : 1/7 = 42/210 : 35/210 : 30/210 = 42: 35 : 30

Total parts of the ratio = 42 + 35 + 30 = 107

Now,

Share of first person with ratio 1/5 = $\frac{42}{107}\times500=Rs.\:196.26$

Share of second person with ratio 1/6 = $\frac{35}{107}\times500=Rs.\:163.55$

Share of second person with ratio 1/7 = $\frac{30}{107}\times500=Rs.\:140.19$

Therefore, The least share is Rs. 140.19