Question

Best friends Olivia and Sylvia both get weekly allowances. Olivia's and Sylvia's allowances are in the ratio 2 : 3. If Sylvia gets $21 one weeks, how much did Olivia get? Use tape diagram to help organize you thinking.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

14

Explanation:

Olivia would get $14 because one week is equal to 7 days and since the ratio is 2 : 3, we can assume that Oliva gets $14 a week since 7 x 2 = 14.