Question

Caroline,Colin & Sarah share some money in the ratio 5:9:6.

In total, Caroline and Sarah receive £44. How much does Colin get?

Answer 1

Caroline gets 4*5 = 20 pounds

Colin gets 9 * 4 = 36 pounds

Sarah gets 6*4 = 24 pounds.

Explanation:

The ratios are 5x + 9x + 6x

5x + 6x = 11x

Caroline and Sarah get a total of 44 pounds. They don't get 44 pounds each.

11x = 44 Divide by 11

x = 44/11

x = 4

Colin gets 9x

x = 4

9*4 = 36

Colin gets 35 pounds.

Caroline gets 4*5 = 20 pounds

Colin gets 9 * 4 = 36 pounds

Sarah gets 6*4 = 24 pounds.

Caroline and Sarah get 20 + 24 = 44