Question

Dan & Colin share a lottery win of £9450 in the ratio 2 : 3.
Dan then shares his part between himself, his wife & their son in the ratio 3 : 4 : 1.
How much more does his wife get over their son?

Answer 1

Answer:

£1417.50

Step-by-step explanation:

Total winnings = £9450

Dan's share =

$\frac{2}{5} \times 9450$

= £3780

Wife's share =

$\frac{4}{8} \times 3780$

= £1890

Son's share =

$\frac{1}{8} \times 3780$

= £472.50

Therefore,

wife's surplus over son =

$1890 - 472.50$

= £1417.50