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Can i have some help on this question pls

James and Anna share £42 in the ratio 4:3
Work out how much each person gets.

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Answer:
James gets £24
Anna gets £18

Step-by-step explanation:
4 + 3 = 7
42 divided by 7 = 6

James= 6 x 4 = 24
Anna= 6 x 3 = 18

To check the answer do
24 + 18 = 42
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