The shares owned by Bola and Tolu a joint business valued at #1,300,000 are in the ratio 5:8 respectively. What value of the business would Bola own if she sold 20% of her share of the business to Tolu?
A. N400,000 B. N500,000 C. N800,000 D. N900,000
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
Let's solve the problem step by step:
1. Determine Bola's original share: - The ratio of Bola's and Tolu's shares is 5:8. - The total value of the business is ₦1,300,000. - The total ratio is .
Bola's original share is: Math input error
2. Calculate 20% of Bola's share: - Bola is selling 20% of her share to Tolu. Math input error
3. Determine Bola's new share after selling 20%: Math input error
So, after selling 20% of her share to Tolu, Bola would own ₦400,000 of the business.