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A sum of money is shared between Peter, John, and Henry in the ratio 2:3:5.
a) express Henry's share as a fraction of John's share.
b) what fraction of the whole sum of money is John's share?

Correct answer:

a =  1.6667
J =  0.3

Step-by-step explanation:

P:J:H=2:3:5  P=2+3+52=51=0.2 J=2+3+53=103=0.3 H=2+3+55=21=0.5  a=H/J=21/103=21:103=21 310=2 31 10=610=35=132=1.6667



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