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Bridget and Caroline win some money and share it in the ratio 5:3. Bridget gets £65. How much did they win in total?
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Bridget and Caroline win some money and share it in the ratio 5:3. Bridget gets £65. How

much did they win in total?

User Jahnna
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Answer:

£104

Explanation:

5:3 = 65:X

65÷5=13

X=13×3

x=39

total=65+39

total=104

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