Brian and Colin win some money and share it in the ratio 5:1. Brian gets £60 more than Colin. How much did they get altogether?
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Answer:
£72
Step-by-step explanation:
let Brain and Colin win share of money be 5x and x.
Now, According to question
5x=£60
⇒x=60/5= £12.
therefore, together they get =6x
⇒6x=12×6= £72
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Answer:
90
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the ratio be 5x : x
A/q
5x = 60 + x
=> 5x - x = 60
=> 4x = 60
=> x = 60/4
= 15
Brian = 5x = 5 × 15 = 75
Colin = x = 15
Total = 75 + 15 = 90
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