Question

Pip and Sara win some money and share it in the ratio 5:4. Pip gets £50. How much did they win in total?

Answer 1

$90

Explanation:

Given that the ratio of Pip: Sara is 5:4

This means :

Pip gets 5 parts

Sara gets 4 parts

Together they have 5 + 4 parts = 9 parts

Also given that Pip's 5 parts is equivalent to $50

Hence each 1 part is $50/5 = $10

if 1 part = $10

The total 9 parts = 9 x $10 = $90

Answer 2

90

Explanation:

Write the ratio this way

Pip: Sara: Total

5 : 4 : 9

We multiply each by 10 to get Pip to 50 (5*10 = 50)

5*10: 4*10: 9*10

50 : 40 : 90