Question

Jeff and his friends win a prize.

Jeff's share is $160 which is ĭ of the prize.
Work out the value of the prize.

Answer 1

Prize, P = $352

Explanation:

• Let Jeff's share be J.
• Let the value of the prize be P.

Given the following data;

• J = $160
• J = 5P/11

To find the value of the prize;

`\frac {5}{11} * P = 160`

`\frac {5P}{11} = 160`

Cross-multiplying, we have;

`5P = 160 * 11`

`5P = 1760`

`P = \frac {1760}{5}`

Prize, P = $352