Question

share £20 into the ratio 2:3

Answer 1

Answer:

2x + 3x = £20

5x = £20

x = £4

2x = 2*£4 = £8

3x = 3*£4 = £12

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Answer 2

Answer:

The 20 is shared in 8 and 12.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the 20 be shared in the ratio 2x:3x

Therefore, 2x + 3x = 20

Or, 5x = 20 or, x = 20/5 = 4

Therefore, 2x = 8 (answer)

And, 3x = 12(answer).

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