Question

Gordon, Henry and Sarah share £48 in a ratio 2:3:1. How much money does each person get?

Answer 1

Gordon $16

Henry$24

Sarah$8

Explanation:

You add the ratio 2+3+1= 6

Then you take everyone ratio according to how their names are arranged over 6 then you get the answer

Gordon2/6×48= 16

Henry3/6×48= 24

Sarah1/6×48= 8

Answer 2

Gordon: 16 pounds

Henry: 24 pounds

Sarah: 8 pounds

Explanation:

Number of parts: 3+2+1 = 6

Amount per part: 48/6 = 8

Now Each person gets:

Gordon: 8 x 2 = 16 pounds

Henry: 8 x 3 = 24 pounds

Sarah:8 x 1= 8 pounds

Hope this helps.

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