Question

Martha divides $240 between spending and saving in the ratio

Spending:saving = 7:8

calculate the amount Martha has for spending.

Answer 1

Answer:

112 is the correct answer

Answer 2

Amount for Spending = $112

Step-by-step explanation:

Amount = $240

Ratio = 7 : 8

Sum of Ratio = 7 + 8 = 15

Spending = $\frac{7}{15} \times 240 \\ = 112$