An amount was shared in the ratio 8:6:9:14:12. The largest share was56. What was the total amount shared?

196

Step-by-step explanation:

Since the largest share was 56 and the largest ratio is 14, then

56 : 14 = 4 ← value of 1 part of the share, thus

8 parts = 8 * 4 = 32

6 parts = 6 * 4 = 24

9 parts = 9 * 4 = 36

14 parts = 14 * 4 = 56

12 parts = 12 * 4 = 48

Total the amounts

total = 32 + 24 + 36 + 56 + 48 = 196