Question

Spongebob, Patrick, and Mr. Krabs are Investing a total of $240,000 in the Krusty Krab at a ratio of 8:5:17. How much

money did each of them invest?

Answer 1

SpongeBob:$64000

Patrick:$40000

Mr.Krabs:$136000

Explanation:

8+5+17=30

Spongebob=(8/30)*$240000=$64000

Patrick=(5/30)*$240000=$40000

Mr.Krabs=(17/30)*$240000=$136000