A number of pencils were shared out among Bisi, Sola and Tunde in the ratio of 2 : 3 : 5 respectively. If Bisi got 5, ho.... Question 17161

A number of pencils were shared out among Bisi, Sola and Tunde in the ratio of 2 : 3 : 5 respectively. If Bisi got 5, how many were share out?

Correct answer is B

Let x r3epresent total number of pencils shared

B : S : T = 2 + 3 + 5 = 10

2 : 3 : 5

= \(\frac{2}{10}\) x y

= 5

2y =5

2y = 50

∴ y = \(\frac{50}{2}\)

= 25