Question

Divide £56 in a ratio of 5:3

Answer 1

let the ratios be 5x and 3x.

according to question, 5x + 3x = 56euro.

8x = 56euro

x = 56/8 = 7euro

therefore, the division is

5x = 5*7 = 35euro and,

3x = 3*7 = 21euro.