A bonus pool of HK\$12,500 is divided between Section X and Section Y in the ratio 1 : 4. How much does Section Y receive?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. HK\$10,000
- Step 1: Total parts ; one part = HK\12,500 ÷ 5 = HK\.
- Step 2: Section Y receives 4 parts = HK\10,000$.
Answer
HK\$10,000.
Why not the others: HK\$2,500: that is the other share. HK\$6,250: the pool is split equally. HK\$12,500: one extra part is added.
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