Susan, Lynda, and Monica opened a consignment dress shop. The partnership agreement states that the responsibilities for the provision of capital are in the ratio of 2.5: 3.75: 4.5. If the total investment in the business was $365,500, how much did each partner invest?

A) $153,000; $85,000; $127,500
B) $175,000; $150,000; $40,500
C) $150,000; $175,000; $40,500
D) $85,000; $127,500; $153,000
E) $210,000; $115,000; $35,500

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Katiá Patrick · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  The total ratio is 2.5 + 3.75 + 4.5 = 10.75. The amount each partner invested is calculated by dividing their individual ratio by the total ratio and then multiplying by the total investment. Susan invested (2.5/10.75) * $365,500 = $85,000, Lynda invested (3.75/10.75) * $365,500 = $127,500, and Monica invested (4.5/10.75) * $365,500 = $153,000.

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