Three-part ratiomediumFree question

£1,160 is shared in the ratio 3:4:1. What is the largest share?

A£145
B£435
C£386
D£662
E£580
Worked solution

Total all the ratio parts, get the value per part, then scale by the asked share's parts. The correct answer is £580. Traps to avoid: £145 comes from the "smallest share" error; £435 comes from the "middle share" error; £386 comes from the "split evenly" error; £662 comes from the "wrong denominator" error.

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