Question

Sarah and Gavyn win some money and share it in the ratio 5:3.Sarah gets £14 more than Gavyn.How much did Gavyn get?

Answer 1

£21

Explanation:

Sarah : Gavyn = 5:3

Sarah's share = 5x

Gavyn's share = 3x

5x - 3x = 14

2x = 14

x = 14/2

x = £ 7

Gavyn's share = 3x = 3 * 7 = £21