Question

Alberto and Maria share $240 in the ratio 3:5.

Show that Alberto receives $90 and Maria receives $150.

Answer 1

if ratio is 3:5 then there are 8 parts in total

Maria receives 5/8 of 240 = 150

Alberto receives 3/8 of 240 = 90

Explanation:

Answer 2

share = $240

Alberto : Maria

3 : 5

total = 3+5

= 8

Alberto:

`(3)/(8) * 240`

= $90

Maria:

`(5)/(8) * 240`

= $150