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Sara and Gordon win some money and share it in the ratio 5:2. Sara gets £21 more than Gordon. How much did Gordon get?

Sara and Gordon win some money and share it in the ratio 5:2. Sara gets £21 more than Gordon. How much did Gordon get?
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Sara and Gordon win some money and share it in the ratio 5:2. Sara gets £21 more than Gordon. How much did Gordon get?

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5x=2x+21

5x-2x=21

3x=21 //3

x=7

2*7=14

Gordon have £14

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