Question

How to divide 49 yd in the ratio 1:6?​

Answer 1

7:42

Explanation:

First, add up the two numbers in the ratio to get 49.

Next, divide the total amount by 49, i.e. divide £16 by 8 to get £5. £5 is the amount of each 'unit' in the ratio.

Then you need to divide the total amount using that number i.e. 49/16 = 7/42.

To work out how much each person gets, you then multiply their share by the ratios. Therefore, the answer is 7 yd and 42 yds.

Answer 2

7:42

Explanation:

First off you add the ratio together-

6+1=7

Then you divide-

49÷7= 7

7 is equal to 1 in this ratio.

To write out the ratio you need to multiplicate-

7×1=7

and

6×7= 42

Leaving the as-

7:42