Question

Share £12 in the ratio 1:2

Answer 1

£4 and £8.

Explanation:

There are 3 parts to the sharing ( 2 + 1 = 3).

So one part is 1/3 of 12.

One part is 1/3 * 12 = £4

and 2 parts = 2/ * 1/3 * 12 = £8.