Question

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

Work out how much more Ivan gets compared to Tanya.

Answer 1

£90 more

Explanation:

sum the parts of the ratio, 4 + 1 = 5 parts

Divide the amount by 5 to find the value of one part of the ratio

£150 ÷ 5 = £30 ← value of 1 part of the ratio, then

4 parts = 4 × £30 = £120 ← Ivan's share

£120 - £30 = £90

Ivan got £90 more than Tanya

Answer 2

Ivan gets 90 more

Explanation:

Divide 150 by 5 to get tanyas share, 30 pound, then subtract 30 from the 120 ivan gets