Question

Share £40 to the ratio of 1:4

Answer 1

Answer:

8 pounds and 32 pounds.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given,

Amount to be shared= 40 pounds

Hereafter referred to as 40.

Ratio = 1:4

Let,

1 in 1:4 be 1x

4 in 1:4 be 4x

Then,

1x + 4x = 40

5x = 40

x = 40/5

x = 8

Therefore,

1x = 1 * 8 = 8 pounds

4x = 4 * 8 = 32 pounds.