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?

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Shera · Answer 1 · 2021-04-13T15:48:04+0000

Answer:

£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