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20-06-2017
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A sum of money is divided in the ratio 3:5:9 calculate the smallest ratio given that the largest share is $54

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20-06-2017

3x:5x:9x
9x=54
x=6
3(6)=$18

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texaschic101 texaschic101

20-06-2017

3:5:9.....added = 17

(9/17)x = 54
x = 54 * 17/9
x = 918/9
x = 102

check..
3/17(102) = 306/17 = 18
5/17(102) = 510/17 = 30
9/17(102) = 918/17 = 54

the sum of money is 102.....the money will be divided 18,30,54....so the smallest will get $ 18 <==

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