Question

Colin and Dan win some money and share it in the ratio 5:2. Colin gets £55. How much did Dan get?

Answer 1

Answer:

let the ratio be 5x and 3x,so

it is given that 5x = 55

let's solve this equation-

5x=55

x = 55/5

x = 11

now we know that x=11 so

3x = 3×11

3x =33

it means Dan got £33

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Amount Colin gets= 55

Ratio= 5:2

Let total amount be x

Total of ratio =5+2=7

So, 5/7 * x = 55

or x=(55*7)/5=77

So, Dan gets 2/7*77=22