Question

The amount A and B get is in the ratio 5:6. The

amount B and C get is in the ratio 4:9. The
difference between A and C is £51. How much
do they each get?

Answer 1

A-> 30

B->36

C->81

Explanation:

A:B:C

5x4 : 6x4

4x6 : 9x6

new ratio

A : B : C

20 : 24

24 : 54

54-20=34

34u->51

1u->1.50

A-> 20u ->1.50 x 20 = 30

B->24u -> 1.50 x 24 = 36

C-> 54u ->1.50 x 54 = 81