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Question
A profit of Rs 2,500 is to be shared among three persons in the ratio 6 : 9 : 10. How much does each person get?
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Solution
Total profit = Rs 2,500
Given ratio = 6 : 9 : 10
Sum of ratio = 6 + 9 + 10 = 25
Share of 1st person = `6/25xx2500`
= 6 × 100 = Rs 600
Share of 2nd person = `9/25xx2500`
= 9 × 100 = Rs 900
Share of 3rd person = `10/25xx2500`
= 10 × 100 = Rs 1000
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