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Tesa and Vivienne share £96 in the ratio 5:3. How much does Tesa receive?​

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Answer:

60£

Explanation:

Tesa and Vivienne share £96 in the ratio 5:3. How much does Tesa receive?​

96 : (5 + 3) = 12

12 * 5 = 60

User Herschel
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Answer:

Tessa receives £60

Explanation:

The ratio is 5:3 so 5+3=8 which is then what you use to divide 96

96/8=12

12x5(the 5 comes from the ratio for Tess) is 60 therefore she receives £60

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