Question

Paul & Malachy share a lottery win of £2750 in the ratio 2 : 3. Paul then shares his part between himself, his wife & their son in the ratio 5 : 4 : 1. How much more does his wife get over their son?

Answer 1

£330

Explanation:

The total ratio between Paul and Malachy is 2 + 3 = 5.

The amount that Paul will receive is:

2/5 * 2750 = £1100

The second ratio is between Paul, his wife and their son in the ratio 5:4:1. The total ratio between Paul, his wife and their son is:

5 + 4 + 1 = 10

The amount that Paul's wife will receive is:

4/10 * 1100 = £440

The amount that their son will receive is:

1/10 * 1100 = £110

Therefore, the amount that the wife will receive over the son is:

440 - 110 = £330