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WAEC Mathematics 2022 Question 11

Question 11

Ratio, Percentages and Rates

Three boys shared D10,500.00 in the ratio 6 : 7 : 8. Find the largest share.

  1. A.D4,000.00
  2. B.D5,000.00
  3. C.D4,500.00
  4. D.D3,500.00
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Answer: A (D4,000.00)

Explanation

There are 21 parts. The largest share is 8/21 × 10,500 = D4,000.