Question

Sara, Nick and June share some sweets in the ratio 5:5:3. Sara gets 18 more sweets than June. How many sweets does Nick get?

Answer 1

Answer: 45

Explanation:

5 : 5 : 3 is simplified so it can be rewritten as 5x : 5x : 3x

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Sara Nick June

Sara has 18 more than June --> 5x = 3x + 18

2x = 18

x = 9

In expanded form we have 5(9) : 5(9) : 3(9)

45 : 45 : 27

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Sara Nick June