If three children share ₦10.50 among themselves in the ratio 6:7:8, how much is the largest share?

WAEC 2025

If three children share ₦10.50 among themselves in the ratio 6:7:8, how much is the largest share?

A₦3.50
B₦4.00
C₦4.50
D₦3.00

Explanation

The sum of the ratios is 6 + 7 + 8 = 21. The largest ratio is 8. Therefore, the largest share is (8 / 21) × ₦10.50 = 8 × ₦0.50 = ₦4.00.

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