Divide in a given ratio

How to divide

in a given ratio

Multiple Choice

PROBLEM 1

£20 is divided between Ann and Jim in the ratio 3 : 2

How much money does each get?

• Ann = £12

  
  

  Jim = £8

• Jim = £12

  
  

  Ann = £8

• £10 each

Problem 1 explanation

Multiple Choice

PROBLEM 2

£70 is divided between Joe and Kate in the ratio 3 : 4

How much money does each get?

• Joe = £30

  
  

  Kate = £40

• Joe = £40

  
  

  Kate = £30

• £35 each

Problem 2 explanation

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Multiple Choice

Divide £168 in the ratio 5 : 3

• £105:£63

• £100:£83

• £120:£48

• £90:£78

Multiple Choice

Divide £104 in the ratio 3 : 5

• £39:£65

• £65:£39

• £36:£60

• £60:£36

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