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A sum of money is shared in the ratio 2:3
If the larger share is £27, how much money is there altogether?

User Mcarson
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The shares are 2x and 3x.
3x = 27
x = 9
2x+3x = 45 pounds sterling
User Benoit Alvarez
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Answer:

45 euros

Explanation:

When the whole ratio is equals to 5 and 3 parts are 27 euros first we should find of one part which 27 divide by 3 equals to 9 then 9 times 5 equals to 45 euros the answer is 45 euros

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