Question on: JAMB Mathematics - 2024
3 girls share a number of apples in the ratio 5:3:2. If the highest share is 40 apples, find the smallest share.
A
36
B
24
C
16
D
38
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Correct Option: C
The sum of the ratio is:
\(5 + 3 + 2 = 10\)
The highest share corresponds to 5 parts:
\(40 = \frac{5}{10}T\)
Solve for T:
\(T = \frac{40 \times 10}{5} = 80\)
The smallest share is 2 parts:
\(\frac{2}{10} \times 80 = 16\) apples
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