PLEASE HELP!!! math prob?

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FInd The largest share of 450 when distributed in the ratio of 2:5:4.
I just need the solution. Answer is 204.55. Tnx!

2007-11-05 20:40:52 · 3 answers · asked by juli 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

The largest share of 450 when distributed in the ratio of 2:5:4 = 450*5/11 = 204.55

2007-11-05 20:44:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

450*5/(2+5+4)=450*5/11=204.55

2007-11-05 20:45:12 · answer #2 · answered by soumyo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

a:b:c=2:5:4
a/2=b/5=c/4=450/11=k
a=2k
b=5k
c=4k
11k=450
k=450/11
a=900/11
b=2250/11
c=1800/11

max is 2250/11
that is
=204.54545

2007-11-05 20:57:02 · answer #3 · answered by iyiogrenci 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋