Question

Tina and penny share 36 sweets in the ratio 1:2. How many sweets does penny get?

Answer 1

24

Explanation:

2/3 ×36/1 3 ÷3=1 and 36÷3=12 and 12×2=24

Answer 2

24 sweets

Explanation:

Total amount of sweets is 36

Goal to divide into 3 (1+2) and give out the sections.

36/3 = 12

Tina sweets = 12(1) = 12

Penny sweets = 12(2) = 24

12:24

1:2