Question

Pip and Sara win some money and share it in the ratio 5:2. Pip gets £40. How much did Sara get?

Answer 1

£16

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer: Sara gets £16

Explanation:

We know the ratio is 5:2 and we know Pip gets £40 so divide 40/5= 8

every 8 is equal to one portion of the fraction so 8x2= 16

To check 40:16 divide by 8 .... 40/8=5 ....... 16/8=2 The ratio being 5:2