Question

Two friends, Terrence and Eric share a certain amount of money in the ratio 5:9. If Terrence gets $56 less than Eric find the total amount of money that is shared between the two boys.​

Answer 1

239.556

Explanation:

Difference of ratio=9-5=4

Sum of ratio=9+5=14

we know that Eric got $56 more

which means

4/14=56

1/14=56/4

1/14=14

1=14*14

=196

now we need to find

9/14=(196*14)/9

= 239.556