A bonus pool of HK\$16,500 is divided between Section X and Section Y in the ratio 4 : 7. How much does Section Y receive?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. HK\$10,500
- Step 1: Total parts ; one part = HK\16,500 ÷ 11 = HK\.
- Step 2: Section Y receives 7 parts = HK\10,500$.
Answer
HK\$10,500.
Why not the others: HK\$6,000: that is the other share. HK\$8,250: the pool is split equally. HK\$12,000: one extra part is added.
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