Question

Eli,Freda and geoff where given £800 to share in the ratio of there ages

Answer 1

Answer 180, 260 and 360

Step-by-step explanation

Eli age = 9

Freda age = 13

Geoff age = 18

We write the ages in ratio as 9 : 13 : 18

Now sum all the ages 9 + 13 + 18 = 40

The total amount to be shared is £800

Therefore Eli share = 9/40 x £800 = £180

Freda share = 13/40 x £800 = £260

Geoff share = 18/40 x £800 = £360

Answer 2

Answer:

see explanation

Step-by-step explanation:

The ratio received = 9 : 13 : 18

Sum the parts of the ratio 9 + 13 + 18 = 40

Divide the amount by 40 to find the value of one part of the ratio

$\frac{800}{40}$ = £20 ← value of 1 part of ratio

Eli gets 9 × £20 = £180

Freda gets 13 × £20 = £260

Geoff gets 18 × £20 = £360