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A John and Kate share £180 in the ratio

2:3. Work out how much money each person
receives.

User IKnowNothing
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Answer:

John's share = £72

Kate's share = £108

Explanation:

Given:-

Share amount of John and Kate = £180

Share amount given in ratio = 2:3

Find:-

Work out how much money each person

receives.

Solution:-

Ratio:

John Kate

2 : 3

Add the ratio:

2 + 3 = 5

Divide the total amount from the added ratio:

180 / 5 = 36

Each part of the ratio is 36.

John's amount:

{multiply 36 with 2}

36 × 2 = £72

Kate's amount:

{multiply 36 with 3}

36 × 3 = £108

(CHECK:- £108 + £72 = £180 )

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