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Two brothers, richard and andrew, share a sum £30 in the ratio 3:7. how much does each brother get?

User Raggot
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4 votes

Answer:

15

Explanation:

you should divide both 30/2

so u get 15

User Joe Sewell
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Answer:

£9,£21

Explanation:

richard:andrew=3:7

3+7=10

£30÷10=£3

richard=3×£3=£9

andrew=7×£3=£21

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