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£747 in the ratio 2:7

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Answer:

£166 : £581

Explanation:

sum the parts of the ratio, 2 + 7 = 9 parts

Divide the amount by 9 to find the value of one part of the ratio

£747 ÷ 9 = £83 ← value of 1 part of the ratio, then

2 parts = 2 × £83 = £166

7 parts = 7 × £83 = £581

£747 = £166 : £581 in the ratio 2 : 7

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