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Share £72 in the ratio 2:7
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Share £72 in the ratio 2:7

User Naga Budigam
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2:7
2x:7x

2x + 7x = 9x

72 = 9x
x = 72/9
x = 8

2x = 2(8) = 16
7x = 7(8) = 56

56 + 16 = 72

£72 can be split into £16 and £56 so that way it is in the ratio of 2:7
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