Math Problem Statement
Divide $430 into 3 parts such that A gets 5/4 of B and the ratio between B and C is 3 : 4.
Solution
Let the three parts be , , and .
Step 1: Set Up Relationships Between Parts
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Given that gets of , we can write:
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The ratio between and is given as . So, we can express in terms of :
Step 2: Express Total Sum
The total sum of the parts is given as :
Substituting the expressions for and in terms of :
Step 3: Simplify the Equation
Combine the terms by finding a common denominator. The common denominator of 4 and 3 is 12.
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Convert each term:
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Adding them:
Thus, the equation becomes:
Step 4: Solve for
Multiply both sides by
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Ratios and Proportions
Linear Equations
Formulas
A = (5/4)B
B/C = 3/4
A + B + C = 430
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12