Question

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?

Answer 1

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 2

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