Question

Ivan and Tanya share £150 in the ratio 4 : 1

Work out how much more Ivan gets compared to Tanya.

Answer 1

£90

Explanation:

Ivan =
`(4)/(5)` * 150

= £120

Tanya =
`(1)/(5)` * 150

= £30

£120 - £30 = £90

Ivan get £90 more than Tanya

Answer 2

Ivan’s share=150x4/5=120
Tanya’s Share=150 x 1/5=30
The difference would be 120-30
Which equals up to = £90