Question

Divide £192 in the ratio 5:3

Answer 1

• £120 and £72

Explanation:

£192 is divided in two parts making ratio 5 : 3.

We can show this as:

• 5x + 3x = 192, where x is multiplier of each part.

Solve this for x first:

• 8x = 192
• x = 192/8
• x = 24

Now find the two parts:

• 5x = 5*24 = 120
• 3x = 3*24 = 72