Answer:
Tom: £166
Ben: £581
Explanation:
In the ratio 2 : 7 there are 9 portions total (2 + 7 = 9).
£747 / 9 = £83
For Tom:
£83 * 2 = £166
For Ben:
£83 * 7 = £581
Checking our work:
Since the decimals are the same, this means the ratios are equal.
2/7 = 0.2857
166/581 = 0.2857