Question

Three friends divided $48 dinner bill
in the ratio of 5: 3:4. What is the
difference between the greatest and
the least contribution? (In Dollars)​

Answer 1

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★ Let the Distribution of their Part be 5x, 3x and 4x :

A.T.Q

➟ 5x + 3x + 4x = 48

➟ 12x = 48

➟ x = 4

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★ Their Parts of Contribution Will Be :

➡ 5x = 5 × 4 = $ 20

➡ 3x = 3 × 4 = $ 12

➡ 4x = 4 × 4 = $ 16

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★ Difference Between Least and Greatest Distribution :

➣ $ (20 - 12)

➣ $ 8

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