JAMB Mathematics 2016 Objective — Question 23
Question 23 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Mathematics 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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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 were pencils shared out?
- A. 15
- B. 25Correct
- C. 30
- D. 50
Explanation
Ratio = 2:3:5 (Bisi, Sola & Tunde). Bisi's share: total pencils/10 × 2 = 5 → total pencils = 25.
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