Homework Help: Math

Posted by Jennifer on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 1:25pm.

Three individuals form a partnership and agree to divide the profits equally. X invests $4,500, Y invests $3,500 and Z invests $2,000. If the profits are $1,500, how much less does X receive than if the profits were divided in proportion to the amount invested?

Math - Henry, Friday, April 27, 2012 at 6:40pm
Z = $D.
Y = 3500 / 2000 = $1.75D.
X = 4500 / 2000 = $2.25D.
When divided proportionately:
D + 1.75D + 2.25D = 1500.
5D = 1500.
D = 1500 / 5 = $300 = Z.
X = 2.25D = 2.25*300 = $675.
When divided equally:
X = 1500 / 3 = $500.

675 - 500 = $175 Less.

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