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Starsky and Hutch shared their profits in the ratio 3:1. If Starsky got £606, how much did hutch get?

User WiiMaxx
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Answer:

202

Explanation:

Ratios

Starsky : Hutch

3 : 1

Starsky has 606 so divide 606 by 3

606/3 = 202

Multiply each term by 202

Starsky : Hutch

3*202 : 1*202

Starsky : Hutch

606 : 202

User Derek Lopes
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Answer:

£202

Explanation:

It is import that you read ratios from left to right - the subjects/names and the ratio itself. In this case the "subjects" are Starksy and Hutch. So Starsky = 3, Hutch = 1.

Use cross multiplication:

S(Starksy):H(Hutch)

3 : 1

606. : ?

(606 * 1) divided by 3 = your answer = 202

Reply if you are unfamiliar with the cross multiplication method

User Tim Morton
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