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Malachy and Paul win some money and share it in the ratio 4:5. Malachy gets £44. How much did Paul get?

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Answer:

£55

Explanation:

Multiplying the given ratio units by 11 tells you the answer.

4 : 5 = 44 : 55

Paul got £55.

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