WAEC Mathematics 2007 Question 8

Question 8

Ratio, Percentages and Rates

N140,000 is shared between Abu, Kayode and Uche. Abu has twice as much as Kayode, and Kayode has twice as much as Uche. What is Kayode's share?

  1. A.N80,000
  2. B.N40,000
  3. C.N20,000
  4. D.N10,000
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Answer: B (N40,000)

Explanation

If Uche gets u, Kayode gets 2u and Abu 4u: 7u = 140,000, so u = 20,000 and Kayode gets N40,000.