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Anna, Bertie and Carl share £135 in the ratio 5 : 4 : 6.

How much does Carl get?

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Answer:

Anna gets £45, Bertie gets £36 and Carl gets £54

Explanation:

→ Add the ratios together

5 + 4 + 6 = 15

→ Divide the amount by the total of ratios

135 ÷ 15 = 9

→ Multiply 9 by each part of the ratio

Anna = 5 × 9 = £45

Bertie = 4 × 9 = £36

Carl = 6 × 9 = £54

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