Question

Share £63 in the ratio of 2:5

Answer 1

£18:£45

explanation:
first you add the two numbers together (2+5=7) then you divide 63 by 7 (9) and times 9 by both 2 and 5 (18 and 45)

Answer 2

£18 £45

Explanation:

First you add the two numbers of the ratio together. 2+5=7. Then you divide the constant, 63, by the total of the ratio, 7. 63/7=9. Then you multiply each number of the ratio by the quotient. 2 x 9= 18. 5 x 9= 45.