Question

Stephen, Gavin and Jim share some sweets in the ratio 3:1:2. Stephen gets 24 sweets. How many sweets are there altogether?

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Total ratio = 3+1+2=6

Stephen = 3/6 * x = 24

= 24*6/3 = 48

No of sweets = 48

Answer 2

Answer:

given ratio 3:1:2

sum of the parts equal 6

Stephen's part is 3 out of 6.

now total number of sweet be x

according to the question,

3/6*x=24

x. =24*6/3=48

hence there were 48 sweets altogether.

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