Question

Lucy and Matty shared £40 in ratio 1:7

Work out how much Matty received.

Answer 1

Answer:

1:7 = 1x + 7x = 40

8x = 40

x = 40/8

x = 5

so now we have found for 1 part

now to find the value of 7 parts = 5 x 7 = 35

so Lucy got £5 and Marty got £35

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Answer 2

The answer is £35

Working:
1+7=8

7/8 * 40 = 5*7 =>35