Two people share 480 dollars in the ratio 3 : 5. How much does the person with the larger share receive?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. 300 dollars
Answer: 300 dollars. Why not the others: 180 is the 3-part share; 240 is an equal split; 160 is one third of the total.
- Step 1: Total parts: 3 + 5 = 8.
- Step 2: One part: 480 / 8 = 60.
- Step 3: Larger share: 5 x 60 = 300.
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