Suppose that an amount of money ($1,200) is to be divided or shared in the following:
$1,200 shared in a ratio of 1/2 to 3/4 or the same amount shared in a ratio of 40% to 70%.
Are these examples incorrect? If so, why?
When these amounts are added, the sums are more than 1.
1/2 + 3/4 = 5/4 or 1 1/4 and 40% +70% = 110%.
$1,200 shared in a ratio of 1/2 to 3/4 or the same amount shared in a ratio of 40% to 70%.
Are these examples incorrect? If so, why?
When these amounts are added, the sums are more than 1.
1/2 + 3/4 = 5/4 or 1 1/4 and 40% +70% = 110%.