Question

Bridget and caroline win some money and share it in the ratio 5:3 . Bridget gets £65 . How much did they win in total

Answer 1

Answer:they receive in the ratio 5:3

Bridget gets £65 .

Step-by-step explanation:

65÷5=13 .

13×3=39

Therefore Caroline gets £39

In total they win 65+39=£104

Hence done .

Answer 2

Answer:

let the no. be x so they share it in the ratio 5:3

let c.f be x

=5x and 3x

5x = 65

x = 65/5

x = 13

3*13=39