Question

1 of 5

Colin and Dan win some money and share
it in the ratio 4:5. Colin gets £52. How
much did they win in total?
£

Answer 1

117 pounds

Explanation:

the ratio is given:

4 : 5

Colin : Dan

Simplest way to solve:

4x = 52

x = 52/4 = 13

now, x is one part of the share.

There are 9 total parts:

9 x 13 = 117.

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