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9) Divide £105 in the ratio 7:8

User Floh
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Answer:

£49, £56

Explanation:

A ratio of 7:8 means a ratio of 7 parts to 8 parts.

The total number of parts is 15.

105 is how many time 15?

105/15 = 7

Since 105 is 7 times 15, then you need to muyltiply 7 and 8 also by 7.

7 * 7 = 49

7 * 8 = 56

Answer: £49, £56

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