the sum of money is divided between 2 friends, karen and Natasha in the ratio 2:5. if natasha received $210 more than karen, calculate the sum of money shared. show all step by step working out
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Step-by-step explanation:
Let us say Karen received X amount of money. Then Natasha has received (X+210).
The ratio that the money divided was 2:5.
X/(X+210) = 2/5
5X = 2(X+210)
3X = 420
X = 140
Total money shared
= X+(X+210)
= 140+140+210
= 490
So the total money shared was $490.
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