BECE Mathematics 2025 Paper

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Question : 40

Total: 40

Charles and Helen started a business with an amount of GH₵ 7,000.00. If their contributions were in the ratio

4 : 3

respectively, find Helen's contribution.

GH₵ 2,500.00
GH₵ 3,000.00
GH₵ 4,000.00
GH₵ 5,000.00

Solution:

Concept:

Share the total in the given ratio: each share

= \dfrac{\text{its part}}{\text{total parts}} \times

total.

Solution:

Total parts

= 4 + 3 = 7

Helen's contribution

= \dfrac{3}{7} \times 7000 = 3000

, i.e. GH₵ 3,000.00.

Key point: GH₵ 4,000.00 is Charles's share (4 parts).

Answer:

Option B (GH₵ 3,000.00)

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