Problem Solving: Identify the type of proportion that the following problems illustrate. Then solve the following problems.
1.) A certain amount of money is divided among Bella, Lia and Calix in the ratio 2:3.5. If Bella gets Php 50,000.00, how much is the total amount?
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1) Partitive proportion
2:3:5=50,000.00
50,000÷2=25,000
25,000×2=50,000 (Bella)
25,000×3=75,000 (Lia)
25,000×5=125,000 (Calix)
50,000+75,000+125,000= 250,000
Check:
250,000÷10=25,000
Answer:
The total amount is Php 250,000.