Question

jane & ken share some money in the ratio 5:3,ken's share is $16 less than jane's share.Find each person's share.

Answer 1

Answer:

Jane's share=$40  and  Ken's share=$24

Step-by-step explanation: First we take Jane's share to be 5x

                                             Next, we take Kens share to be 3x

given:ken's share is $16 less than jane's share

Therefore, 5x-16=3x

                 5x=3x+16(adding 16 on both sides)

                 5x-3x=+16(subtracting 3x on both sides)

                 2x=16  and hence x=8.

Therefore 5x= 5 times 8 = $40 -Jane's share

                 3x=3 times 8 = $24-Ken's share