Question

rs 720 is divided among two men 5 women and 8 boys so that the share of a man a woman and a boy are as 3:2:1.find amount received by a boy

Answer 1

Total amount to share = Rs 720 (Given)

Total number of people = 2 men + 5 women + 8 boys (Given)

Ratio of man : woman : boy = 3 : 2 : 1 (Given)

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STEP 1: Find x:

Let x be the constant ration:

(2)(3)x + (5)(2)x + (8)(1)x = 720

24x = 720

x = Rs 30

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STEP 2: Find the each boys share :

8 boys = 8(30) = 240

1 boy = 240 ÷ 8 =Rs 30

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Answer: Each boy will receive Rs 30