Question

what is £747 shared between 2:7 (ratio)??

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

A=2

B=7

2:7= 747

2x:7x=747

2x+7x=747

9x=747

x=747/9

x=83

A=83x2

=166

B=83x7

=581

Answer 2

Answer:

Tom's share = £166

Ben's share  = £581.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : There is an amount  £747

To Find : Share £747 in the ratio 2:7 between Tom and Ben

Solution :

Since we are given that the amount is shared in ratio 2:7

So, Let Tom's share be 2x

Let Ben's share be  7x .

Since the total amount was  £747

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So, Tom's share = 2x = 2*83=£166

Ben's share = 7x = 7*83 = £581.

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