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Ralf and Susie share$57 in the ratio 2:1.Calculate the amount Ralf rec
eive

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Explanation:

since the fraction is a ratio, we know that the whole amount of $57 consists of 2+1 = 3 equally sized parts.

Ralf gets 2 of these parts, Susie one part.

each part is

57 / 3 = $19

so, Ralf gets

19×2 = $38

Susie gets

19×1 = $19

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