Question

A sum of money is to be divided among a,b and c in the ratio 2:3:5. The smallest share amounts to $600

Answer 1

2x + 3x + 5x =600
10x=600
x=60
The smallest amount gets 2(60)= $120
Next pers gets 3(60)= $180
Last person gets 5(60)= $300
So your answer of smallest share is $120