WAEC - Mathematics (2003 - No. 10)
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.
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Explanation
\(5+x\rightarrow 500\\
3 \rightarrow 150\\
∴ 3 \times 500 = 150 \times (5+x)\\
1500 = 750 + 150x\\
x=\frac{750}{150}=5\)
3 \rightarrow 150\\
∴ 3 \times 500 = 150 \times (5+x)\\
1500 = 750 + 150x\\
x=\frac{750}{150}=5\)
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