Question

Kirsty and Flo are raising money for charity; Kirsty raises /ive times as much as Fio, Tiesa

amount they raise is £172.50. How much do they each raise?

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Answer 1

Kirsty raised £143.75 and Flo raised £28.75

Explanation:

x = money raised by Flo

5*x = money raised by Kirsty

6*x = money raised together

6x = £172.50

Now divide each side by 6:

x = £172.50:6

x = £28.75 (money raised by Flo)

£172.50-£ 28.75 = £143.75 (money raised by Kirsty)

Kirsty raised £143.75 and Flo raised £28.75