Question

Share £45 in the ratio 2:3


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Answer 1

2:3=18:27

Explanation:

TOTAL ratio 2+3=5

45/5=9

9x2=18

9x3=27

Answer 2

Explanation:

Let the ratio be 2x and 3x, then

2x+3x=£45

5x=£45

x=£45/5

x=£9

Now,

2x=2×£9= £18

3x=3×£9= £27

Hence,

The the ratio will be 18:27