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  • 27-01-2017
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How do you divide 56$ in a ratio of 5:3? What would be the answer?

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TheHero
TheHero TheHero
  • 27-01-2017

Sum the ratio:

s = 5 + 3 = 8

to get the first amount:

a1 = (3/8) * 56 = 21 $

a2 = (5/8) * 56 = 35 $


Check:

total = 21 + 35 = 56 $ ( as given)

ratio = 35/21 = 5/3 (as required)


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