Civil Service Exam Reviewer · Ratio and Proportion · hard
₱15,750 is shared among A, B and C such that A : B = 1 : 4 and B : C = 1 : 5. How much does C receive?
- ₱7,159.09
- ₱5,250
- ₱2,520
- ₱12,600
Answer
D. ₱12,600
Solution
A : B : C = 1 : 4 : 20 (total 25 parts). One part = ₱630. C = 20 × ₱630 = ₱12,600.
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