A bonus pool of HK\$48,000 is divided between A and B in the ratio 3 : 5. How much does B receive?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. HK\$30,000
- Step 1: Total parts ; one part = HK\48,000 ÷ 8 = HK\.
- Step 2: B receives 5 parts = HK\30,000$.
Answer
HK\$30,000.
Why not the others: HK\$18,000: that is the other share. HK\$24,000: the pool is split equally. HK\$36,000: one extra part is added.
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