Question

Alberto and Maria share $240 in the ratio 3:5.

Answer 1

Answer:

if ratio is 3:5 then there are 8 parts in total

Maria receives 5/8 of 240 = 150

Alberto receives 3/8 of 240 = 90

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

share = $240

Alberto : Maria

3 : 5

total = 3+5

= 8

Alberto:

$\frac{3}{8} \times 240$

= $90

Maria:

$\frac{5}{8} \times 240$

= $150