three brothers shared some oranges in the ratio of 6:4:2, if the brother with the largest share had 150 oranges, find the number of oranges shared

Step-by-step explanation:

The number of oranges with brothers be 6x, 4x, 2x

The brother with the largest share had 150 oranges. So,

6x = 150

x = 150/6

x = 25

4x = 4 * 25 = 100

2x = 2 * 25 = 50

the number of oranges shared = 150+100 + 50 = 300 oranges

Number of oranges = (sum of ratios x number of oranges the largest bro. had) / 6

=300 Oranges.