Question

Nick and June win some money and share it in the ratio 5:3. Nick gets £26 more than June.

How much did June get?

Answer 1

£39

Explanation:

Nick and June wins some money and share in the ratio 5:3

The difference = 5-3

= 2

Since Nicki receives £26 and his shares is 2

= 26/2

= 13

Therefore June shares can be calculated as follows

= 3×13

= 39

Hence June shares is £39