Question

Derek and Eric share £30 in the ratio 2:3. How much does Eric get?

Answer 1

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Let's assume the ratio constants in terms of x ~

that is ;

• $\sf2x$

and

• $\sf3x$

Now, according to question ~

$\qquad \sf \dashrightarrow \: 2x + 3x = 30$

$\qquad \sf \dashrightarrow \: 5x = 30$

$\qquad \sf \dashrightarrow \: x = 30 \div 5$

$\qquad \sf \dashrightarrow \: x = 6$

So, Derek gets :

$\qquad \sf \dashrightarrow \: 2x = 2 \times 6 = £12$

And Eric gets :

$\qquad \sf \dashrightarrow \: 3x = 3 \times 6 =£ 18$