Question

Miss Penny inherits £390. She decides to save some of the money and spend the rest.

Answer 1

Answer:

saving=150

spending=240

Step-by-step explanation:

390/13=30

savings=30*5

spending=30*8

Answer 2

Answer:

£150 saved; £240 spent.

Step-by-step explanation:

If the ratio of savings to spending is 5:8, we find the fractions representing the amount saved and the amount spent by adding up 5 and 8 and then forming fractions:

savings:  5/13

spending:  8/13

(5/13) of £390 is £150; this is the amount saved.

(8/13) of £390 is £240; this is the amount spent.