Question

Pat and Julie share some money in the ratio 2 : 5 Julie gets $45 more than Pat. How much money did Pat get?

Answer 1

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Given :

☞ Pat and Julie = 2 : 5

☞ Julie = $ 45.

According to the question :

☞ Let Pat's amount = 2a

☞ so, Julie's amount = 5a

Equation :

☞ 5a - 2a = $ 45

=> 3a = $ 45

=> a = 45 / 3

=> a = $ 15.

Therefore, Pat gets $ 15.

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