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Pip, David and Bridget share £60 in a ratio 1:2:2. How much money does each person get?

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Answer:

Pip gets £12

David gets £24

Bridget gets £24

Explanation:

The ratio 1 : 2 : 2 is Pip : David : Bridget

Add all the numbers in the ratio together.

2+2+1=5.

Divide 60 by 5.

60÷5=12

Multiply 12 by each section in the ratio.

1×12 : 2×12 : 2×12

12 : 24 : 24.

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