Question

William and Harry share £16000 in the ratio 5:3.How much does Harry recieve?​

Answer 1

Harry’s share is £6,000.

Explanation:

5:3 is the ratio of their share.

5+3 = 8

William’s share:

5/8 × £16,000

= £10,000

William’s share is £10,000

Harry’s share:

3/8 × £16,000

= £6,000

Harry’s share is £6,000

To find Harry's share faster, do this since you have found William's own:

£16,000 - £10,000

= £6,000

Answer 2

Explanation:

Hey there!!

The ratio is , 5:3.

Let x be the common factor.

Their shares = £16000.

Now,

5x + 3x = £16000

8x = £16000

`x = (16000)/(8)`

x = £2000

Therefore, William shares = 5x = 5×2000= £10000.

And Harry share = 3x = 3× 2000= £6000

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