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Jenny and Laura share £30 in the ratio of 3:2 work out how much money jenny gets​

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Answer:

Jenny gets €18.

Explanation:

Jenny gets 3 of every Laura's 2. First you add together both numbers in the ratio. 3+2=5. Then you divide the constant, 30, by the sum, 5. 30/5=6. Then you multiply each number of the ratio by the quotient. 3 x 6=18.

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