Question

Reece and Sarah share some money in the ratio 9 : 16.

Reece says that Sarah gets more than 60% of this money. Show that Reece is correct.

Answer 1

64% > 60%

Explanation:

Total Units = 9 + 16 = 25 units.

Sarah Receives 16 units out of 25.

Percentage = 16/25 * 100

= 64%

Therefore Sarah received more than 60% of this money and therefore Reece is correct.