Question

RS 5000 was divided among 5 men,6 women and 5 boys,such that the ratio of the shares of men,women and boys is 5:3:2 what is the share of the boy?

Answer 1

Amount: ₹. 5000/-

5men: 6women: 5boys = 5:3:2

Let share of 5 men = 5x

Let share of 6 women = 3x

Let share of 5 boys = 2x

5x + 3x + 2x = 5000

10x = 5000

x = 500

Amount shared between 5 boys = 2*x = 2*500 = 1000

Share of each boy = 1000/5 = ₹.200/- —> Answer