Question

A prize is divided in the ratio 5: 1 If the difference between the two shares is £80 what is the total prize

Answer 1

Hello

You have the ratio 5 : 1

z = the total price

x = 5/6z

y = 1/6z

equation with x and y :

(x - y)z = 80

(5/6 - 1/6)z = 80

4z/6 = 80

4z = 80*6

4z = 480

the total price = $480

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