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WAEC Mathematics 2022 Paper

Question : 11

Total: 47

Three boys shared D 10,500.00 in the ratio 6:7:8. Find the largest share.

Solution:

Concept:

Divide the total amount according to the given ratio and identify the largest share.

Explanation:

Total ratio parts:

6 + 7 + 8 = 21

Largest ratio part is

8

Largest share

= \frac{8}{21} \times 10{,}500

\frac{8 \times 10{,}500}{21} = \frac{84{,}000}{21} = 4{,}000

Answer:

The largest share is

4{,}000

(Option A).

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