Question

Jayden and isabella share a reward of $40 in a ratio of 2 : 3. how much does jayden get?

Answer 1

split the $40 into 5, 40 divided by 5 is 8. The ratio states that Jayden gets 2 of the whole, and Isabella gets 3 (2+3=5). Jayden gets $16

Answer 2

Answer: $16

Explanation:

Jayden : Isabel

2 : 3

Jayden share is 2/5 × $40 (note: 5 is gotten from the addition of 2 and 3)

Jayden share is 2/5 × $40= $80/5 =$16

Therefore, the amount Jayden got is $16