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© Angad and Nick win some money and share it in the ratio 5:1. Angad gets £60 more than Nick.
How much did Nick get?

Answer 1

£15

Explanation:

Angad : Nick = 5 : 1

Let

Nick share = x

Angad share = x + £60

Angad : Nick

5 : 1 = x + £60 : x

5/1 = x + 60 / x

Cross product

5 * x = 1 * x + 60

5x = x + 60

5x - x = 60

4x = 60

x = 60/4

x = 15

Nick get £15