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A sum of money is shared between 2 friends in the ratio 2 : 3. If the larger

share is $450. What is the total sum shared?



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300! Is the answer for this problem. 450 is the bigger sum, and that’s the 3 part of the ratio. So when we divide 450 by 3 it gives us 150. 150 is what one point on the ratio stands for. We’re looking for what 2 points on the ratio is, so 150*2 which gives us 300 … hope this helps
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