Question

Stephen, Nick and Brian share £90 in a ratio 1:2:2. How much money does each person get?

Answer 1

let amount gain by Stephen x

and amount gain by Nick=2x

Also amount gain by Brian =2x.

x+2x+2x=90

5x=90

x=18

Since x=18

So

Stephan=x=18

Nick=2x18=36

Brian=2x18=36

Answer 2

Answer:

Stephen gets 18 pounds, Nick gets 36, and Brian gets 36.

Step-by-step explanation:

Using the ratio of 1:2:2, Stephen 1 out of 1+2+2 which equals 1/5. So Stephen gets 1/5 of total(90 pounds) that equals 18. Do the same thing for Nick and Brian and you get Nick = 36, and Brian = 36.