MATHEMATICS

JAMB 2013 - Question 3

Mathematics 2013 JAMB Past Questions - Question 3: 3 girls share a number of apples in the ratio 5:3:2.if the highest share is 40 apples ,find the smallest share.

3 girls share a number of apples in the ratio 5:3:2.if the highest share is 40 apples ,find the smallest share.
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Correct Answer

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Explanation

The sum, S of ratio is S = 5 + 3+2 = 10But highest share = 5/10 x T, where T is the total number of apples.thus, 40 = 5/10 x T giving 40 x 10 / 5 = 80Hence the smallest share = 2/10 x T = 2/10 X 80= 16 apples