Question

5. Shane has a winning lottery ticket. He gives

some money to his daughter, some money to
charity invests the rest, in the ratio 3:1:11
He gives £9000 to his daughter.
Work out how much money he invests ?*

Answer 1

£33,000

Explanation:

The money he gives to his daughter is represented by the 3 in the ratio so you divide £9000 by 3 to get £3000

The money he invests is represented by 11 in the ratio so you multiply £3000 by 11 to get £33,000

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