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Miss Penny inherits $720. She decides to save some of the money and spend the rest. The ratio of savings to spending money is 5:4 How much does she save and how much does she spend? Savings : Spending
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Miss Penny inherits $720.

She decides to save some of the money and spend the rest.

The ratio of savings to spending money is 5:4



How much does she save and how much does she spend?


Savings :

Spending Money :

^^ answer ASAP!!

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The ratio is equal to 9 parts (5+4=9). Total (720)/ Total parts (9)= 80
80x5=400 (money saved)
80x4= 320 (money spent)
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