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If $30 is shared between Deidra and Matthew at a ratio of 2:3 when Deidra got $12 how much will Matthew get?? please help​

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Answer:

Matthew gets $18

Explanation:

Since Deidra got $12, and they split the $30, Matthew will get $30-$12, or $18. You can also check your answer by finding that 12:18 is in fact a ratio of 2:3 by dividing both sides by 6.

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