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:

Pip's share is 5 and gets £50

Divide £50 by 5 to find the value of one part of the ratio.

£50 ÷ 5 = £10 ← value of 1 part of the ratio, thus

4 parts = 4 ×£10 = £40

Total won = £40 + £50 = £90