Question

Alex and Sophia share £20 in the ratio of 2:3. Work out how much money each person gets.

Answer 1

Alex will get 8 pounds and Sophia will get 12 pounds

Explanation:

Since the ratio is 2:3, the total ratio is 5 (2+3)

divide 20 pounds from 5

and each unit will have 4 pounds

Therefore, Alex will get 8 pounds and Sophia will get 12 pounds