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  • 18-01-2021
  • Mathematics
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Alex and Sophia share £20 in the ratio of 2:3. Work out how much money each person gets.

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  • 18-01-2021

Answer:

Alex will get 8 pounds and Sophia will get 12 pounds

Step-by-step explanation:

Since the ratio is 2:3, the total ratio is 5 (2+3)

divide 20 pounds from 5

and each unit will have 4 pounds

Therefore, Alex will get 8 pounds and Sophia will get 12 pounds

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