Sam and Bethan share £54 in the ratio 5:4 Work out how much each person gets.

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Zfalen · Answer 1 · 2020-07-19T01:41:53+0000

Add the ratios together:

5 +4 = 9

Divide the total amount by t his number:

54 / 9 = 6

Now multiply each side of the ratio by 6:

Sam = 5 x 6 = £30

Bethan = 4 x 6 = £24