Question

Nick, Sarah and Gavyn share some sweets in the ratio 2:3:3. Nick gets 28 sweets. How many did Gavyn get?please now

Answer 1

42

Explanation:

The ratio expression tells you ...

Gavyn/Nick = 3/2 = g/28

Multiplying by 28 gives ...

g = 28(3/2) = 42

Gavyn gets 42 sweets.