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John, Peter and Mary shared a sum of

money in the ratio 2:4:9. John and Peter

together received $360. How much money

in all was shared?

(A) $480

(B) $540

(C) $600

(D) $900

D

Step-by-step explanation:

Here, we want to know the total amount of money shared

Total ratio is 2 + 4 + 9 = 15

Now, John and Peter with ratios 2 and 4 equals $360

If we combine their ratios, what we have would be

6:9

Let the amount shared be x

Now, mathematically

6/15 * x = 360

6x = 15 * 360

x = (15 * 360) / 6

x = $900