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JAMB Mathematics 2013 Question 3

Question 3

Ratio, Percentages and Rates

3 girls share a number of apples in the ratio 5:3:2. If the highest share is 40 apples, find the smallest share.

  1. A.16
  2. B.38
  3. C.36
  4. D.24
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Answer: A (16)

Explanation

The highest share is 5 parts = 40, so 1 part = 8. The smallest share is 2 parts = 16.