A sum of money is divided between A, B and C in the ratio 9:8:7. If the total sum of money shared is 480. How much money does A receive

Given:

A sum of money is divided between A,B and C in the ratio 9:8:7.

Total sum is 480.

To find:

The part of money A get.

Solution:

Let A, B and C get 9x, 8x and 7x respectively.

Total sum is 480.

Divide both sides by 24.

Now,

Therefore, amount received by A is 180.

she will sew have sewn five dresses   and be 1/3 done with the sixth one in an hour.

step-by-step explanation:

3/4 of an hour=45 mins

lucy makes 1 dress per 11.25 minutes

45 mins+11.25 mins=56.25 mins

60 mins- 56.25 mins=3.75 mins

3.75 mins is 1/3 of of 11.25 mins

therefore she the other 1/3 would be part of the hour and she will have sewn 5 dresses and begun the sixth.

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