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John and rachel share £2400 prize money at a ratio of 2:4. How much do they each get?

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Answer: John:£800

Rachel:£1600


Explanation:

Since John and Rachel shared £2400 in the ratio 2:4, it means that £2400 was equal to(2+4) units, which is 6 units.

Thus, each unit is £2400/6= £400

Hence, John got £400x2=£800, and Rachel got £400x4=1600.

Hope u understand my solution. :)

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