Civil Service Exam Reviewer · Ratio and Proportion · hard
₱44,770 is shared among A, B and C such that A : B = 5 : 2 and B : C = 5 : 1. How much does C receive?
- ₱2,420
- ₱3,443.85
- ₱14,923.33
- ₱12,100
Answer
A. ₱2,420
Solution
A : B : C = 25 : 10 : 2 (total 37 parts). One part = ₱1,210. C = 2 × ₱1,210 = ₱2,420.
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