Question

Three friends went for a picnic. The first friend brought 5 apples and the second brought three. The third friend however only brought rs. 8. What is the share of the first friend

Answer 1

Answer:

The shares of three friends are 1.66, 1, and 2.66.

Given:

Three friends went for a picnic. The first friend brought 5 apples and the second brought three. The third friend however only brought Rs. 8.  

To find:

What is the share of the first friend

Solution:

First friend brought 5 apples, hence$\frac{5}{3}$

Second friend brought 3 apples, hence $\frac{3}{3}$

Third friend brought Rs.8, hence $\frac{8}{3}$

their ratios are $\frac{5}{3}, \frac{3}{3}, \frac{8}{3}$

Their share is 1.66, 1, and 2.66.

Result:

The shares of three friends are 1.66, 1, and 2.66.