A prize is divided in the ratio 5:1 if the larger share is £65 what is the total prize?

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Cfr asked Aug 4, 2023

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A prize is divided in the ratio 5:1 if the larger share is £65 what is the total prize?

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Cfr asked Aug 4, 2023

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Answer:

£78

Explanation:

Let the total value be T.

£65/T = 5/(5 + 1)
£65/T = 5/6
T = 65 x 6 / 5
T = 13 x 6
T = £78

Ethan Kay answered Aug 6, 2023

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Answer:

£78

Explanation:

65 divided by 5= £13

13+65=£78

Ivan Barayev answered Aug 8, 2023

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