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Divide $80 in the ratio of 3:5

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Answer:

$30 : $50

Explanation:

3+5 is a total of 8 "ratio units." Then each one represents $80/8 = $10.

3 units represents $30

5 units represents $50

The required division is $30 : $50.

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