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The question says Share 60$ between mary and jane using Ratios 7:5 what is the answer

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Let, the Mary has money = 7x
& Jane has = 5x

It is given that, 7x + 5x = 60
12x = 60
x = 60/12
x = 5

So,7(5) = 35 & 5(5) = 25

In short, Mary has $35 & Jane has $25

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