An amount of $600 is shared among three people in the ratio 1 : 2 : 3 , find the difference between the smallest and the largest share

200

Step-by-step explanation:

Total amount to be distributed is $600.

Ratio of distribution is 1:2:3

Let the smallest share be x

Then the other shares will be 2x and 3x as per the ratio of distribution.

But sum of all shares is 600.

So the respective shares are 100,200 and 300.

Difference between the largest and smallest share is