$8000 is shared between 3 schools in the ratio of 2:3:5, how much will each school get?
let the amounts be
2x , 3x, and 5x
solve 2x+3x+5x = 8000, then sub the x back into the three different definitions
(hint: the largest share should be $4000 )
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To find out how much each school will get, we can use the concept of ratios.
The total ratio is 2 + 3 + 5 = 10.
To determine the share for each school, we need to divide the total amount ($8000) by the total ratio (10) and then multiply the result by the respective ratio:
For the first school:
Share = ($8000 / 10) * 2 = $1600
For the second school:
Share = ($8000 / 10) * 3 = $2400
For the third school:
Share = ($8000 / 10) * 5 = $4000
Therefore, each school will receive:
- The first school: $1600
- The second school: $2400
- The third school: $4000