Question

Alan, Betty, and carol invested in a corporation in the ratio of 2:3:4 respectively, if they divide the profit of $14, 850 proportionally to their investments, how much will each receive?

Answer 1

Ratio - 2:3:4

$\begin{gathered} 2x+3x+4x=14850 \\ 9x=14850 \\ x=\frac{14850}{9}=1650 \end{gathered}$

Alan: $3,300

$2x=2\cdot1650=3300$

Betty: $4,950

$3x=3\cdot1650=4950$

Carol: $6,600

$4x=4\cdot1650=6600$