56.9k views
0 votes
Issac and petra share £665 in the ratio 5:2. how much does each person get​

2 Answers

7 votes

Answer:

let, the ratio be 5x & 2x

now,

5x+2x=665

7x=665

x=95

again,

5x=5×95=475

2x=2×95=190

hope it helps.

User Asky
by
6.6k points
6 votes
Answer:
Issac - £475
Petra - £190

Step-by-step explanation:
5 + 2 = 7
665 / 7 = 95
5 x 95 = 475
2 x 95 = 190
User Malia
by
6.9k points
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.