Question

©Peter, Bridget and Caroline share some sweets in the ratio 2:5:2. Peter gets 14 sweets. How

many did Bridget get

Answer 1

Answer: 35 sweets

Explanation:

2:5:2= 9

peter= 2/9 x a= 14

it then turns to

9/2 x 14= 63

so bridget will get:

5/9 x 63

35 sweets