Question

Divide £700 in the ratio 5 : 3 : 2

Answer 1

Answer:

Divide £700 in the ratio 5:3:2.

The total number of 'parts' in this ratio

= 5 + 3 + 2 = 10.

So, to work out how much of the total corresponds to 1 part, we need to divide the total sum by the total number of parts: 700/10 = £70.

Now, we can multiply the amount we know for 1 part by each value in the ratio.

Step-by-step explanation:

70 × 5 = £ 350

70 × 3 = £ 210

70 × 2 = £ 140