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

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Cross multiply then solve for x:

3/2 * 125/x

2*125 = 250
3 * x = 3x

3x = 250
x = 83.33 = 83 (rounded)


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