Tk, 7,500 is divided in the ratio 1:2:3:4:5 . Find the difference between the greatest and smallest shares?
A
1500
B
2000
C
2600
D
2700
Correct Answer: 2000
let the ratio be - x, 2x, 3x, 4x, 5xnow, x + 2x + 3x + 4x + 5x = 750015x = 7500x = 500Greatest share - 5x = 5*500 = 2500 Smallest share x = 500Difference - (2500 - 500) = 2000