Question

Divide £80 in the ratio 1:4:5​

Answer 1

1. Add up the ratio to find the total number of parts:

1 + 4 + 5 = 10 parts

2. Divide the total amount by the number of parts:

£80 ÷ 10 = £8

Each part is worth £8

3. Multiply by the ratio to find each share:

1 × £8 = £8

4 × £8 = £32

5 × £8 = £40

4. Check these add up to the original amount:

£8 + £32 + £40 = £80

Answer 2

8, 32, and 40

Explanation:

1+4+5=10

80/10=8

8*1=8

8*4=32

8*5=40