y4nee123 y4nee123
  • 03-04-2020
  • Mathematics
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Brian and Colin win some money and share it in the ratio 5:1. Brian gets £50. How much did Colin get?

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jimrgrant1 jimrgrant1
  • 03-04-2020

Answer:

£10

Step-by-step explanation:

Divide the amount Brian gets by 5 to find the value of one part of the ratio.

£50 ÷ 5 = £10 ← value of 1 part of the ratio

Colin gets 1 part of the ratio, that is £10

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rainformer1 rainformer1
  • 03-04-2020
Add the the ratio 5:1

It will be 5+1=6

Remember that 6 is the total ratio equivalent to £50 and we only wanted to obtain Collins gain so you say

Collins is represented with the ratio 1 while Brian 5

If 6=£50 what about 1
1×£50/6 which you will give you £8.3
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