Question

Raine and Abella share an electricity bill in the ratio 5:4. The electricity bill is $72.
How much does each of them pay?​

Answer 1

Answer:

$40 and $32 respectively

Step-by-step explanation:

Let Rainne pay $5x

and let abella pay $4x

Total Bill = $72

5x + 4x = 72

9x=72

x= $8

Amount paid by Raine= 5x =  5* $8 =$40

Amount paid by Abella= 4x = 4* $8 = $32