Question

ann,ben and cheryll share some money in the ratio 3:7:10. ben receives £650 more than ann calculate the total money shared

Answer 1

£3250

Explanation:

ann : ben : cheryll

3 : 7 : 10

The difference between ben and ann in the ratio is 7 - 3 = 4

The real difference between ben and ann is £650.

The real numbers are in the ratio 3:7:10, but they are many times greater than 3, 7, and 10.

Introduce a variable in the ratio.

3x : 7x : 10x

The difference between ben and ann is 7x - 3x = 4x.

The real difference between ben and ann is £650.

Therefore,

4x = £650

x = 162.5

The total money in the ratio is 3x + 7x + 10x = 20x

20x = 20(162.5) = 3250

Answer: £3250