Question

rupees 500 is divided among a b c in the ratio 2:3:5 . Find a b ć share

Answer 1

The terms of the ratio = 2,3,5

Sum of the ratios = 2+3+5

$= 10$

Therefore, the money is to be divided into 10 parts.

A should get

$\frac{2}{10} \: of \: 500$

B should get

$\frac{3}{10} \: of \: 500$

C should get

$\frac{5}{10} \: of \: 500$

Amount of Money to be divided = 500 rupees

Amount of Money A gets = 2/10 of 500

= 100 rupees

Amount of Money B gets = 3/10 of 500

= 150 rupees

Amount of Money C gets = 5/10 of 500

=250 rupees