Question

Alan, Barry and Cliff share money in the ratio 1:4:6. Alan and Barry share £30 between them. How much money did Cliff get

Answer 1

Cliff get £36

Explanation:

Alan, Barry and Cliff share money in the ratio 1:4:6

Alan and Barry share £30.

So, let they share 1 x ,4 x.

We can set up equation as 1 x+4 x=30

Combine like terms 5 x=30

Divide both sides by 5.

x=6.

So, Cliff will get 6 x=6(6)= 36.