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WAEC Mathematics 2003 Question 10

Question 10

Ratio, Percentages and Rates

Three men, Bedu, Bakre and Kofi shared N500 in the ratio 3:2: x respectively. If Bedu's share is N150, find the value of x

  1. A.1
  2. B.4
  3. C.5
  4. D.6
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Answer: C (5)

Explanation

3/(5 + x) × 500 = 150, so 5 + x = 10 and x = 5.