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Share £60 in the ratio 8:3:1
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Share £60 in the ratio 8:3:1

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£40 , £15 , £5

Explanation:

Ratio = 8 : 3 : 1

The shares are 8x , 3x , x

Total amount = £ 60

8x + 3x + x = 60

12x = 60

x = 60 ÷ 12

x = 5

8x = 8*5 = £ 40

3x = 3*5 = £ 15

x = £ 5

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