Grade 6 problem

Word problems · Grade 6

A prize fund of 180 thousand rubles was divided among three teams in the ratio 2:3:4. How many thousand rubles did the team with the largest share receive?

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  1. Add the ratio numbers 2, 3, and 4.
  2. Divide 180 by 9 and multiply by 4.
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Answer: 80

There are 2 + 3 + 4 = 9 shares. One share is 180 ÷ 9 = 20 thousand rubles, so the largest part is 4 × 20 = 80 thousand.

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