Question

Sam and Bethan share £54 in the ratio 5:4
Work out how much each person gets.

Answer 1

Add the ratios together:

5 +4 = 9

Divide the total amount by t his number:

54 / 9 = 6

Now multiply each side of the ratio by 6:

Sam = 5 x 6 = £30

Bethan = 4 x 6 = £24