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Amy and Jack have candies in a ratio of 1:3. Together, they have a total of 40 candies. How many candies does Amy have?
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Amy and Jack have candies in a ratio of 1:3. Together, they have a total of 40 candies. How many candies does Amy have?

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Amy has 10 candies.

Jack has 30 candies.

1 out of 4 is Amy's

3 out of 4 is Jack's

Amy's = 1/4×40=10

Jack's = 3/4×40=30

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