Profits in the partnership of Bess, Bill and Bob are shared in the ratio 1 : 2 : 3. If Bill's share of the profits is $300, what is Bob's share? Pick one.
A) $ 150  B) $ 900  C) $ 600  D) $ 450  E) none

Rationale: ans is d given profit ratio , bess : bill : bob = 1 : 2 : 3 to make bill ' s portion $ 300 , multiply by $ 150 = > bess : bill : bob = $ 150 : $ 300 : $ 450 = > bob ' s share = $ 450
Answer: B