Question

Bob and Chris share money in the ratio 2:3

Bob receives £8
Work out how much Chris receives

Answer 1

Explanation:

total ratio is 5

first find the total amount

bob's ratio is 2/5

so 2/5 ×total amount=8 pounds

0.4 ×total amount=8 pounds

total amount=8/0.4=20 pounds

so chris receives: 20-8=12 pounds