Question

Sum of money is divided among three people in the ratio 15:18 :7.Find the total sum of money when smallest share is 84

Answer 1

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let the money divided be 15x,18x,7x

smallest share is 84

→ 7x = 84

→ x=84/7

→ x=12

Now, 15(12)+18(12)+7(12)

→ 180+216+84

→ 480