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JAMB Mathematics 2013 Objective — Question 3

Question 3 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Mathematics 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

3 girls share a number of apples in the ratio 5:3:2. If the highest share is 40, find the smallest share.

A. A. 16Correct
B. B. 38
C. C. 36
D. D. 24

Explanation

Largest share=5x=40 → x=8; smallest=2x=16.

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