Three men, Bedu, Bakre and Kofi shared' N500 in the ratio 3:2: x respectively. If Bedu’s share is N150, find the value of x.
A
1
B
4
C
5
D
6
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(5+x\rightarrow 500\)
3 \(\rightarrow 150\)
∴ 3 \(\times 500 = 150 \times\) (5+x)
1500 = 750 + 150x
x = \(\frac{750}{150}\) = 5
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26579)