Question

16. A certain amount of money was divided in the ratio 2:3:5. If the difference between the largest share and smallest share was 7,500 shillings, find the largest share.​

Answer 1

12500

Explanation:

2:3:5

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smallest share

5 - 2 = 3

7500 / 3 = 2500

2500 × 5 = 12500

2500 × 2 = 5000

Check to see if correct:

12500 - 5000 = 7500

The answer will be 12500, hope this helps.