Alan, Betty, and carol invested in a corporation in the ratio of 2:3:4 respectively, if they divide the profit of $14, 850 proportionally to their investments, how much will each receive?

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Ratio - 2:3:4

[tex]\begin{gathered} 2x+3x+4x=14850 \\ 9x=14850 \\ x=\frac{14850}{9}=1650 \end{gathered}[/tex]

Alan: $3,300

[tex]2x=2\cdot1650=3300[/tex]

Betty: $4,950

[tex]3x=3\cdot1650=4950[/tex]

Carol: $6,600

[tex]4x=4\cdot1650=6600[/tex]