Ed and Flo share money in the ratio 3:5. Flo gets £40 more than Ed. How much money was shared in total?

Alan Dong asked Mar 16, 2023

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Ed and Flo share money in

the ratio 3:5. Flo gets £40
more than Ed. How much
money was shared in total?

Alan Dong asked Mar 16, 2023

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5x - 3x = 2x

2x = 40

x = 20

x * 8 = 160

MrEduar answered Mar 22, 2023

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