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If $360 is shared in the ratio 2:3, what is the smallest share?

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i am trying to find the ratio of that question.

asked Feb 19, 2014 in PRE-ALGEBRA by johnkelly Apprentice

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$360 shared in the ratio 2 : 3

2x + 3x = $360

5x = $360

x = 360/5

x = 72

smallest share is 2x = 2*72= 144

Largest shar is 3x = 3*72 = 216

Smallest share is $144.

answered Apr 7, 2014 by david Expert

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