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A prize is divided in the ratio 5:1 if the larger share is £65 what is the total prize?

A prize is divided in the ratio 5:1 if the larger share is £65 what is the total prize?
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A prize is divided in the ratio 5:1 if the larger share is £65 what is the total prize?

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User Masse
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Answer:

£78

Explanation:

Let the total value be T.

  • £65/T = 5/(5 + 1)
  • £65/T = 5/6
  • T = 65 x 6 / 5
  • T = 13 x 6
  • T = £78
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User Vincent Williams
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Answer:

£78

Explanation:

65 divided by 5= £13

13+65=£78

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