Question

Sarah and Gavyn win some money and share it in the ratio 5:3. Sarah gets £26 more than Gavyn. How much did Gavyn get?

Answer 1

Answer:

£39

Step-by-step explanation:

5+3=8

2=26

26/2=13

1=13

sarah=65

gavyn=39

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let Sarah win money be 5x and Gavyn win money be 3x.

According to the question

5x = 3x+26

5x -3x = 26

2x = 26

x =13

∵Gavyn win money 3x = 3(13) =£39

Therefore, Gavyn get,£39.