Question

Jacob and Isabella share a reward of $56 in a ratio of 4:3. How much does Jacob get?

Answer 1

Jacob gets $32

As ratio is 32:24

Explanation:

Jacob = ratio share 4

Isabella = ratio share 3

56 is divisible by 8 as 24+24 =48+8

We know Jacob = 3 x 8 =24 Isabelle = 24

and simply distribute the last 8 with Jacob

So that Ratio 4:3 = 32:24