Question

Malachy and Paul win some money and share it in the ratio 4:5. Malachy gets £44. How much did Paul get?

Answer 1

Answer:paul gets 55

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Ratio in which the money is divided = 4 : 5

Let Malachy's share be 4x and Paul's share be 5x

Total share = 4x + 5x

Total money = £44

Total share = Total money

4x + 5x = £44

⟶ 9x = £44

⟶ x = £(44/9)

⟶ x = £4.89

Malachy's share = 4x = £19.56

Paul's share = 5x = £24.45