A bonus pool of HK\$6,000 is divided between Section X and Section Y in the ratio 1 : 4. How much does Section Y receive?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. HK\$4,800
- Step 1: Total parts ; one part = HK\6,000 ÷ 5 = HK\.
- Step 2: Section Y receives 4 parts = HK\4,800$.
Answer
HK\$4,800.
Why not the others: HK\$1,200: that is the other share. HK\$3,000: the pool is split equally. HK\$6,000: one extra part is added.
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