Question

Alex and Thomas share 30 sweets. They divide them in the ratio 3:2.How many sweets does Alex and Thomas receive?​

Answer 1

Alex got 18
Thomas got 12

30=3x+2x
30=5x
x=6
Alex: 3x=18
Thomas: 2x=12

Answer 2

Alex: 18

Thomas: 12

Explanation:

A : T : TOTAL

3 : 2 : 3 + 2 = 5

total number of units : 5

total number of sweets : 30

1u = 30 ÷ 5 = 6

Alex = 3u = 3 × 6 = 18

Thomas = 2u = 2 × 6 = 12