Civil Service Exam Reviewer · Ratio and Proportion · hard
₱51,660 is shared among A, B and C such that A : B = 1 : 6 and B : C = 5 : 1. How much does C receive?
- ₱7,560
- ₱3,973.85
- ₱17,220
- ₱37,800
Answer
A. ₱7,560
Solution
A : B : C = 5 : 30 : 6 (total 41 parts). One part = ₱1,260. C = 6 × ₱1,260 = ₱7,560.
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