Question

Sarah, Natasha and Richard share some sweets in the ratio 5:2:2. Sarah gets 21 more sweets than Richard. How many sweets does Natasha get?

Answer 1

Answer:

Same as before

Step-by-step explanation:

Sarah - Richard = 3 parts

Those 3 parts = 21

so 1 part = 7

Natasha has 2 parts so 2 x 7 = 14

Answer 2

Answer:

14

Step-by-step explanation:

s:n:r=5:2:2

5x=2x+21=> x=7

5x=35, 2x=14

Sarah gets 35, Natasha and Richard get 14