Question

A sum of money was shared among Aaron, Ben, and Charles in the ratio 2 : 5 : 7. If Charles's share was $1,180 more than Aaron's share, what was the orginal sum of money shared?

Answer 1

$8260

$1180 would be 2 shares, so each share would be 590. multiply 590 by all the shares (2+5+7), which equals $8260