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Share ₦1,200 between Ada and Bisi in the ratio 3 : 5. How much does Bisi get?

A₦750CORRECT
B₦800
C₦450
D₦720
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Why the answer is A, and why the others tempt you.
Total parts = 3 + 5 = 8; Bisi gets 5/8 of ₦1,200 = ₦750.
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