Question

Tesa and Vivienne share £96 in the ratio 5:3. How much does Tesa receive?​

Answer 1

60£

Explanation:

Tesa and Vivienne share £96 in the ratio 5:3. How much does Tesa receive?​

96 : (5 + 3) = 12

12 * 5 = 60

Answer 2

Tessa receives £60

Explanation:

The ratio is 5:3 so 5+3=8 which is then what you use to divide 96

96/8=12

12x5(the 5 comes from the ratio for Tess) is 60 therefore she receives £60