A number of pencils were shared out among Bisi, Sola and Tunde in the ratio of 2 : 3 : 5 respectively. If Bisi got 5, how many were share out?
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Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Let x r3epresent total number of pencils shared
B : S : T = 2 + 3 + 5 = 10
2 : 3 : 5
= \(\frac{2}{10}\) x y
= 5
2y =5
2y = 50
∴ y = \(\frac{50}{2}\)
= 25
Let x r3epresent total number of pencils shared
B : S : T = 2 + 3 + 5 = 10
2 : 3 : 5
= \(\frac{2}{10}\) x y
= 5
2y =5
2y = 50
∴ y = \(\frac{50}{2}\)
= 25