Question

James, Ryan and Jill share £120 in the ratio 3:2:1.
Find out how much each person recieves.

Answer 1

James gets £60

Ryan gets £40

Jill gets £20

Explanation:

Add up the ratio which would be 6 then divide it by the original sum which is £120 so the answer would be 20. You would then multiply 20 by each number so 20x3= 60. 20x2= 40. 20x1=20

All these should add up to your original sum and if they do you know you've done it right!

Answer 2

James = £60, Ryan = £40 and Jill = £20

Explanation:

James - 3, Ryan - 2 and Jill - 1

3 + 2 + 1 = 6

£120 / 6 = 20

Times 20 by each of the three numbers (3, 2 and 1)

3 x 20 = £60 (James)

2 x 20 = £40 (Ryan)

1 x 20 = £20 (Jill)