An amount of Gh¢300.00 was sheared among Benita,Osman and Henry. Benita received one-fifth of the amount, Osman received 5/12 of the remainder, while the rest went to Henry. find

Question

I) Benita's shear
II) Osman's shear
III) Henry's shear

Answer 1

I) Benita received 1/5 of the amount:

1/5 x 300 = 60

Therefore, Benita's share is Gh¢60.00.

II) After Benita's share, the remainder is:

300 - 60 = 240

Osman received 5/12 of the remainder:

5/12 x 240 = 100

Therefore, Osman's share is Gh¢100.00.

III) The rest of the amount went to Henry:

240 - 100 = 140

Therefore, Henry's share is Gh¢140.00.