Question

Alex and Ben share £520 in the ratio 1 ratio 3 what fraction of the £520 pounds does ben recieve

Answer 1

Answer:

ben received £390 (answer)

let the ratio be 1x and 3x

sum = 1x+3x= 4x

total amount = £ 520

ATQ

1x+3x = 520

4x= 520

x= 520/4

x= 130

therefore, Alex have 130×1 = £130

Ben have 130×3= £390