A and B share the cost in a ratio of 3:2 A pays 125£ how much does b pay???

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3:2
3+2=5
125 divided by 5
=15

Miguel Andres answered Nov 12, 2017

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Let the common multiple be x
3x : 2x
3x = 125
x = 125/3

So, B pays 2x = 2 × 125/3 = £250/3

Kanwar Saad answered Nov 17, 2017

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