Gavin and Jim win some money and share it in the ratio 5:2. Gavin gets £39 more than Jim. How much did they get altogether?
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LET THE COMMON MULTIPLE BE x
5x = 39
x = 39 /5
x = 7.8
2x = 2 × 7.8
2x = 15.6
5x + 2x = ?
39 + 15.6= £54.6
did they get altogether = £54.6
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Answer:
£45
Step-by-step explanation:
Gavin's share = x
Jim's share = 3x
Acc to question,
Gavin' Share = £15
Therefore,
Jim's Share = 3 x 15 = £45
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