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Divide £56 in a ratio of 4:3

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4+3=7
56/7 = 8
4 x 8 is 32
3 x 8 is 24
The answer is £32 and £24.
Hope this helps you!! =')
User Araz Ghazaryan
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÷you need to find how many parts there are ; 4 + 3 = 7

you then need to divide the number by the parts ; £56 ÷ 7 = £8

1 part = £8

4:3, 4 parts : 3 parts.

4 x £8 = £32

3 x £8 = £24

4:3 = £32:£24

to check your answer ;

add both parts of your final answer , £32 + £24 = £56

User Ocramius
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