Question

1) Divide £10 into the ratio 2 : 3

Answer 1

£4 and £6

Explanation:

Let the common multiplier of the given ratios be x.

So, 2x and 3x are the two parts of £10.

Hence,

2x + 3x = 10

5x = 10

x = 10/5

x = 2

2x = 2*2 = 4

3x = 3*2 = 6

Hence, the two parts of £10 are £4 and £6.