Bridget and Caroline win some money and share it in the ratio 7:3. Bridget gets £40 more than Caroline. How much did they get al

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3 years ago

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solong [7] · Answer 1 · 2021-12-17T01:33:46+03:00

solong [7]3 years ago

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Answer:

£100

Step-by-step explanation:

if the ratio is 7:3, the difference between them is 7-3 . = 4.

So,

4x = £40

Now, calculate x

x = £10

Now,

we are able to calculate:

7x (Bridget's share) = £70

3x (Caroline's share) = £30

Sum = £100

Hope this helps.

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