Question

Sarah and Gavyn win some money and share it in the ratio 5:1. Sarah gets £50. How much did they win in total?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Sarah:Gavyn

5:1

50:10

so Gavym gets £ 10

total money they won=50+10=60£

Ans 60 £

Answer 2

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Sarah and Gavyn win some money and they share it in the ratio 5:1 , Sarah gets € 50. hum much did they win in total ?

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To find :

• the total money they win

To given

• the ratio between money they shared 5:1
• Sarah get € 50

solution:

The ratio between the money they shared = 5:1

if Sarah get € 50

let the ratio = 5x : 1x

$x = \frac{50}{5} = 10$

if the x= 10 so Sarah get = 10× 5= 50

and Gavyn get = 10× 1 = 10

so, the total amount they win = 50+10 = 60