Question

Chris and Molly win money in a competion.They share the money in the ratio 2:3.Molly recivies £240.How much does chris recieve​

Answer 1

160 pounds

Explanation:

let molly be 3x

let chris be 2x

we know that

`3x=240`

so,

`x=80`

with this, we can say that

`2x=2*80\\ = 160`

so, chris received 160 pounds

Answer 2

£160

Explanation:

240 is 3 parts do 240/3 to get one part 240/3 = 80

do 80 X 2 to get two parts 80 X 2 =160

Chris got £160