Question

Suppose a sum of money is divided among 3 people ,John,Marry and Peter,in the ratio 2:3:7.This means that John's share :Mary's share :Peter 's share =2:3:7.If sum of money is $192,how much will each of them received?

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 16

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the share be 'x'

John's share is 2x.

Marry's share is 3x.

Peter's share is 7x.

Sum of their age is $192.

=> 2x+3x+7x = $192

=> 12x = $192

=> x = 192/12

=> x = 16