Question

Henry and Gavin win some money and share it in the ratio 5:3. Henry gets £14 more than Gavin. How much did they get altogether?​

Answer 1

Total amount = £56

Explanation:

Let Henry and Gavin be H & G respectively.

Let Henry's and Gavin's share be x.

Given the following data;

Ratio of H to G = 5:3

Henry = G + £14

Translating the word problem into an algebraic expression, we have;

5x = 3x + 14

5x - 3x = 14

2x = 14

x = 14/2

x = £7

Next, we determine the amount earned by Gavin;

Gavin = 3x

Gavin = 3*7

Gavin = £21

For Henry;

Henry = G + £14

Henry = £21 + £14

Henry = £35

Now, to find the total amount earned by Henry and Gavin.

Total amount = H + G

Total amount = 35 + 21

Total amount = £56