admin Three friends, Cameron, Molly and Theo share a prize of $2400 in the ratio 3:5:8. How much more money does Theo receive than Cameron? A: 150 B: 750 C: 600 D: 450
BB23 Let the common variable be 'x' So, 3x + 5x + 8x = 2400 16x = 2400 x = 150 Theo receives = 200 x 8 = 1200 Cameron receives = 200 x 3 = 450 So, Theo received 1200 - 450 = 750 more than Cameron