Question

the share of A is 3/8th of the total share of B and C.The total share of A,B,C is 550,,find the share of A?

Answer 1

The share of A is 3/8 of the share of B and C together .

the total share of A,B,C = 550

Let us suppose the sahre of A is x so left will be the share of B an dC together

hence share of B and C together = 550 - x

Acording to question Share of A = 3/8 os share of B and C together

Hence x = 3/8 ( 550-x )

Let us solve this equation.

WE start multiplying 8 both sides on the equation

8x = 3( 550- x )

we distribute 3 on the parenthesis

8x = 1650 - 3x

Let us add 3x on both sides

8x + 3x = 1650

11x = 1650

Now we divide both sides by 11

x= 150

Answer : share of A is 150