Question

what is £40 shared into the ratio 1:4

Answer 1

Let the number be 1x and 4x

1x +4x = 40

5x = 40

x= 40/5

x = 8

1x = 1×8=8

4x = 4×8=32

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Answer 2

Answer:

Let the number be 1x and 4x

1x+4x =40

5x=40

x=40/5

x=8

1x=1×8=8

4x=4×8=33

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