Question

Gavyn & Raj share a lottery win of £950 in the ratio 1 : 4.

Gavyn then shares his part between himself, his wife & their son in the ratio 5 : 3 : 2.
How much more does his wife get over their son?

Answer 1

£19

Explanation:

• Gavyn:Raj=1:4

1. £950 to be split in 1:4, so Gavyn=£190 and Raj=£760

• Gavyn:Wife:Son=5:3:2

1. £190 to be split in 5:3:2, so Gavyn=£95, Wife=£57, and Son=£38
2. Wife gets £57-£38=£19 more than her son