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Share £34,800 in the ratio 1:5

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Hi there!
The answer is £5,800 and £29,000.

If we share £34,800 in the ratio 1:5, we must first realise that there are 6 parts in total.

One part equals:
£34,800 / 6 = £5,800.

Five parts equals
(£34,800 / 6) * 5 = £29,000.

The answer is £5,800 and £29,000.
~ Hope this helps you!
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