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Share £30 in the ratio 1:5

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Answer:

£5 : £25

Explanation:

Sum the parts of the ratio, 1 + 5 = 6 parts

Divide the quantity by 6 to find the value of one part of the ratio

£30 ÷ 6 = £5 ← value of 1 part of the ratio, thus

5 parts = 5 × £5 = £25

Thus 1 : 5 = £5 : £25

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