Question

Isabella and Ethan share a reward of $63 in a ratio of 7 : 2. What fraction of the total reward does Ethan get?

Answer 1

Given that

• $63 is divide among Isabella and Ethan in Ratio of 7 : 2

To find

• How much amount Ethan gets ?

SOLUTION

Let assume the parts be 7x & 2x.

According To Question

7x + 2x = $63

9x = $63

x = $7

★ Ethan get 2x i.e 2×7 = $14

Answer 2

total ratio = 7+2 = 9

ethan got => 2/9×63

=> $14

fraction = 14/63

=> $2/9 of $63

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