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What is £56 divided in a ratio of 3:5?

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User Joeld
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First, add the ratio together to get the denominator of the fraction you will use to determine the share. 3+5= 8. Now, you have two fractions: 3/8 and 5/8. Next, just find 3/8 and 5/8 of 56 to get your answers:
(56÷8)×3= £21
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(56÷8)×5= £35
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