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  • 25-02-2022
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A sum of money shared into three parts in the ratio 2:4:5 the largest share is 40$. What's the amount of money shared

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Snor1ax
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  • 25-02-2022

Answer: $8

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x represent the amount the amount shared

2:4:5 is the same as 2x:4x:5x

The largest part = The largest share

5x = 40

x = 8

Total amount = 2x + 4x + 5x

= 11x

= 11(8)

Total amount = $88

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