Question

£30 in the ratio 3:1

Answer 1

Explanation:

The ratio can be converted into a fraction

therefore we can divide by the denominator in order to convert 30 Euros to a 3:1 ratio.

The fraction =3/4 and 1/4

so we have to divide 30 by 4

= 7.5 Euros

so;

3:1

(22.5):(7.5)

(45/2):(15/2)

45:15

divide by 15

3:1

Answer 2

A ratio of 3:1 means that there are 4 parts altogether. The fractions from the ratio can therefore be deduced as. 43 and 41. These represent the percentages: 75%:25%