problem: ratio words problems 2
Alan, Rick and Roger saved money in the ratio 8 : 7 : 2
If they saved $ 3400, how much did every single one?
answer: ratios word problems 2
1. step: given
parts $
Alan : 8 ?
Rick: 7 ?
Roger: 2 ?
total amount: 17 3 400
wanted: every single person
2. step: 1 part
1 part = $ total amount: parts total amount
1 part = 3400 : 17
1 part = 200
3. step: Alan, Rick, Roger
parts $
Alan : 8 8 * 200 = 1600
Rick: 7 7 * 200 = 1400
Roger: 2 2 * 200 = 400
total amount: 17 3400
4. step: answer
Alan saved $ 1600, Rick saved $ 1400 and Roger saved $ 400.