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  • 06-12-2021
  • Mathematics
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(a) $21,000.00 is to be divided in the ratio 5:7:9 respectively for three siblings Antony, Terry
and Jack. Calculate how much money each sibling will get.

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goddessboi goddessboi
  • 06-12-2021

Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

Set up the equation 5x+7x+9x=2100 and solve for x:

5x+7x+9x=2100

21x=2100

x=100

Now multiply the proportion by 100:

5:7:9 * 100 = 500:700:900

This means that Antony will get $500, Terry will get $700, and Jack will get $900.

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