Question

Share £72 in the ratio 2:7

Answer 1

£16 : £56

Explanation:

sum the parts of the ratio , 2 + 7 = 9 parts

divide the amount by 9 to find the value of one part of the ratio

£72 ÷ 9 = £8 ← value of 1 part of the ratio, then

2 parts = 2 × £8 = £16

7 parts = 7 × £8 = £56

then £72 in the ratio 2 : 7 = £16 : £56