Question

Will and olly share £80 in the ratio 3 : 2

Answer 1

Will's share = 48

Olly's share = 32

Explanation:

Will's share : Olly's share = 3:2

Will's share = 3x

Olly's share = 2x

3x + 2x = £ 80 {Combine like terms}

5x = 80 {Divide both sides by 5}

x = 80/5

x = 16

Will's share = 3x = 3*16 = 48

Olly's share = 2x = 2*16 = 32