Question

Aled and Gareth went on holiday to France.

The total cost of the holiday was £660.

• Aled’s mother paid 1/3 of the total cost.

• Aled and Gareth shared the remaining cost in the ratio 1:9 .

Calculate how much each person paid towards the cost of the holiday.

Answer 1

Aled's mother paid £220.

Aled paid £44.

Gareth paid £396.

Explanation:

1-(1/3)= 2/3 [fraction of amt. Aled and Gareth paid]

£660×(2/3)= £440 [amt. Aled and Gareth paid]

total units= 1+9

= 10

10 units= £440

1 unit= £440÷10

= £44

9 units= £44×9

= £396

£660×(1/3)= £220