Question

£x is divided in the ratio 9: 4. The larges share is £315. What is the difference in the value of the shares?​

Answer 1

£175

Explanation:

An x amount of money was split into a 9:4 ratio, and the 9 stands for 315 pounds.

We need the ratio to be proportionate to 315: x amount of money:

315/9 = 35

35 is our mulitplier:

(9:4)35 = 35x9:35x4 = 315: 140

The difference in their shares is 315-140 = 175