Answer:
The smallest share is 10 birds.
Step-by-step explanation:
To find the smallest share, we must find the smallest number in the ratio. We divide this by the sum of the individual numbers in the ratios; and multiply by the amount to be shared.
The calculation is done as follows;
[tex] \frac{smallest share}{ total ratio}* quantity to be shared \\ \frac{2}{8 + 5 + 2} * 75 \\ \frac{2}{15}* 75 \\ \frac{150}{15} \\ 10 [/tex]
The rest can be calculated by;
[tex] \frac{8}{15} \times 75 = 40 \\ \frac{5}{15}*75 = 25 [/tex]
As a check, adding the three quantities gives you 75
40 + 25 + 10 = 75
