Question

11: Jack is 10 years old.

Kylie is 17 years old.
Vanessa is 23 years old.
Kylie and Vanessa share £16 in the ratio of their ages.
Kylie gives 20% of her share to Jack.
Vanessa gives a quarter of her share to Jack.
How much money does Jack receive?

Answer 1

£3.66

Explanation:

17+23=40

40=16 what about 17

16×17=272÷40=£6.8

16-6.8=£9.2

20% of £6.8 = £1.36

1/4 of £9.2 = £2.3

1.36+2.3=£3.66