Question

Isaac and Victoria share money in the ratio 2 : 5 Victoria recieve £6.60

Answer 1

Answer:

£3.96

Step-by-step explanation:

Data obtained from the question include:

Isaac's ratio = 2

Victoria's ratio = 5

Total ratio = 2 + 5 = 7

Amount Victoria recieve = £6.60.

Next, we shall determine the total amount of money shared by Isaac and Victoria. This is illustrated below:

Let T be the total amount of money shared.

Victoria received = £6.60

Victoria's share =

Victoria's ratio/total ratio x total amount

£6.60 = 5/7 x T

£6.60 = 5T/7

Cross multiply

5T = £6.60 x 7

5T = £46.2

Divide both side by 5

T = £46.2/5

T = £9.24

Therefore, the total amount shared is £9.24.

Next, we shall determine the amount received by Isaac. This is illustrated below:

Victoria's share = £6.60

Total amount shared = £9.24.

Isaac's share =?

Isaac's share = Total amount shared – Victoria's share

Isaac's share = £9.24 – £6.60

Isaac's share = £2.64

Therefore, Isaac received £2.64

Finally, we shall determine the difference between how much money Isaac and Victoria receive. This is illustrated below:

Victoria recieve = £6.60

Isaac receive = £2.64

Difference = £6.60 – £2.64

Difference = £3.96

Therefore, the difference in the amount received by Victoria and Isaac is £3.96