Question

Share £72 in the ratio 8:1. How much will the smaller share be?

Answer 1

It will be 1/8 of 72£ (9£)

Explanation:

Answer 2

The smallest share is £8.

Explanation:

Given,

The ratio of share = 8:1

Total amount = £72

To find the smallest share.

Let,

Two share be 8x and x

According to the problem,

8x+x = 72

or, 9x = 72

or, x = 8

So, two shares are £64 and £8

Hence,

The smallest share is £8.