Question

Svetlana and Bob were given money in a ratio of 5 to 3. Svetlana's share was $60. How much did Bob receive?

Answer 1

$36

Explanation:

Write as a ratio

Svetlana : Bob

Substitute in given values, Bob's amount = x

5 : 3 = 60 : x

Rewrite as fractions

5/3 = 60/x

Cross-Multiply (numerator * denominator / numerator * denominator)

5x = 180

Divide both sides of the equation by 5

x = 36

Bob received $36

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