Ratio

Question 1

Share £72 in the ratio 3:5

Answer 1

Firstly do 3+5 which equals 8
Then do 3 x 72
                8
This equals £27 because you do 72 divided by 8 which is 9
Then 9 X 3

Question 2

Share £48 between Alan and Barbara in the ratio 2:1

Answer 2

2+1=3

2 x 48= 32
3

1 x 48= 16
3