R3 000 is shared among three people in the ratio 3 : 4 : 5. What is the largest share?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. R1 250
- Step 1: The ratio has 3 + 4 + 5 = 12 parts, so one part is R3 000 ÷ 12 = R250.
- Step 2: The largest share is 5 parts: 5 × R250 = R1 250.
Answer
R1 250.
Why not the others: R1 000: the money was shared equally. R750: this is the smallest share. R1 500: one extra part was added.
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