Sharing in a Ratio

Simplify the ratio 600 ml : 3.3 l

$360 is shared among Hannah, Ryan, and Kelly in the ratio 2:3:5. How much is the largest amount received?

• $108

• $72

• $180

• $164

$360 is shared among Hannah, Ryan, and Kelly in the ratio 2:3:5. How much less will Hannah receive than Kelly?

• $72

• $108

• $180

• $252

A tin of biscuits contains shortbread, fruit, and chocolate biscuits in the ratio 3:1:4.

The tin contains 56 chocolate biscuits.

How many biscuits in the box are fruits?

• 21

• 28

• 7

• 14

A tin of biscuits contains shortbread, fruit, and chocolate biscuits in the ratio 3:1:4.

The tin contains 56 chocolate biscuits.

How many biscuits are there altogether?

• 112

• 98

• 168

• 448

Uncle Tom gives $2640 to be shared among his grandchildren in the ratio of their ages.

The grandchildren are 8, 10, 13, and 17 years old.

How much does the second grandchild receive?

• $440

• $550

• $935

• $715

Uncle Tom gives $2640 to be shared among his grandchildren in the ratio of their ages.

The grandchildren are 8, 10, 13, and 17 years old.

How much more will the oldest receive than the youngest?

• $385

• $220

• $495

• $1375

Elaine, Regina, and Alain buy a boat for $33 000.

Elaine pays $12 000, Regina pays $6000 and Alain pays the rest.

How much did Alain pay?

• $1500

• $150000

• $15500

• $15000

Elaine, Regina, and Alain buy a boat for $33 000.

Elaine pays $12 000, Regina pays $6000 and Alain pays the rest.

Write in the simplest form, the ratio of Elain's share: Regina's share: Alain's share.

Elaine, Regina, and Alain buy a boat for $33 000.

Elaine pays $12 000, Regina pays $6000 and Alain pays the rest.

Six years later they sell the boat for $25 300.

They share the money in the same ratio that they bought the boat.

How much money does Alain lose on the sale of the boat?

• $7700

• $18500

• $3500

• $11500