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Stephen and Bridget win some money and share it in the ratio 4:1. Stephen gets £33 more than Bridget. How much did they get altogether?

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Given:

Stephen and Bridget win some money and share it in the ratio 4:1.

Stephen gets £33 more than Bridget.

To find:

The money they get altogether.

Solution:

Let Stephen and Bridget will get the amount of 4x and x respectively.

Stephen gets £33 more than Bridget.


4x-x=33


3x=33

Divide both sides by 3.


x=11

Now,

Stephen get:
4(11)=44

Bridget get:
11

Total amount =
44+11=55

Therefore, the amount they will get altogether is £55.

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