paigedavey8
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  • 22-02-2021
  • Mathematics
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Bob and Chris share money in the ratio 2:3
Bob receives £8
Work out how much Chris receives

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icerina006
icerina006 icerina006
  • 22-02-2021

Step-by-step explanation:

total ratio is 5

first find the total amount

bob's ratio is 2/5

so 2/5 ×total amount=8 pounds

0.4 ×total amount=8 pounds

total amount=8/0.4=20 pounds

so chris receives: 20-8=12 pounds

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