Question

Tickey and Sixpence collected money for charity in the ratio of 5:2 respectively. Sixpence collected R600 less than Tickey. Determine the total amount collected by Tickey and Sixpence.​

Answer 1

2100

Explanation:

let the unknown be x

5 : 2

x. 600

cross multiply

2x=3000

x= 3000

2

x=. 1500 .

Total amount collected= 1500+600

=2100