Question

Divide $2.50 in a ratio of 4:1

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

$4x + x = 2.5 \\ \\ \therefore \: 5x = 2.5 \\ \\ \therefore \: x = \frac{2.5}{5} = 0.5 \\ \\ \therefore \: 4x = 4 \times 0.5 = 2$

Hence, 2.50 in the ratio 4 : 1 can be divided as 2 and 0.5