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Two friends, Natasha and Tricia shared a

sum of money in the ratio 5:3 respectively. If
Tricia's share was $126.75, calculate the total
sum of money shared.

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Answer:

$338

Explanation:

Total sum of money→ 8 units

Natasha→ 5 units

Tricia→ 3 units

From this point on, I will use 'u' as an abbreviation for 'units'.

Since Tricia's share was $126.75,

3u= $126.75

Find the value represented by 1 unit:

1u= $126.75 ÷3

1u= $42.25

Find the total sum of money shared, which is 8 units:

8u= $42.25 ×8

8u= $338

Thus, the total sum of money shared is $338.

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