Question

two people share £36 in a ratio 5:7 how much money does each person get

Answer 1

Answer:

5:7:=£36

5x:7x=£36

5x+7x=£36

12x=£36

x=£36/12

x=£3

first person will get 5x=5×£3=£15

second person will get 7x=7×£3=£21

Answer 2

Answer:

9/3=3

5x3=15, 1st share

7x3=21, 2nd share

NEW RATIO: 9:15:21

Shared=$45

Answer: $45

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