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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-10-27

Jayden, Maggy, and Ramon shared $49 in the ratio 2:5:7. How much more did Ramon get than Jayden?

Asked by lindsaybushby

Answer (3)

Ramon got 24.5 and jayden got 7 so then it will be 24.5 _ 7= 17.5

Answered by Anonymous | 2024-06-10

Since the ratio is 2:5:7, you can set up the equation 2x + 5x + 7x = 49. Solving it will give you 14x = 49 or x = 3.5. This means that Jayden got 7(3.5) = $24.50 and Ramon got 2(3.5) = $7. Therefore Ramon got $24.50 - $7 more th a n Jayden, which is equal to $17.50.

Answered by Anonymous | 2024-06-10

Ramon received $24.5, while Jayden got $7. The difference between the amounts they received is $17.50. Thus, Ramon got $17.50 more than Jayden.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2024-12-24