Question

first and second place plays in a contest use the ratio to share a cash prize. when first place pays $100. second place pays $60. how much does the first place pay when second place pays $36.

Answer 1

The ratio of first place payment to second place payment is 100/60. This ratio mustbe equal to other amount of money.

Then, if the second place pays 36, and the first place pays x, you have:

100/60 = x/36

solve the previous equation for x:

x = 36(100/60)

x = 60

The first place pays $60