Answer:
John's share = £72
Kate's share = £108
Step-by-step explanation:
Given:-
Share amount of John and Kate = £180
Share amount given in ratio = 2:3
Find:-
Work out how much money each person
receives.
Solution:-
Ratio:
John Kate
2 : 3
Add the ratio:
2 + 3 = 5
Divide the total amount from the added ratio:
180 / 5 = 36
Each part of the ratio is 36.
John's amount:
{multiply 36 with 2}
36 × 2 = £72
Kate's amount:
{multiply 36 with 3}
36 × 3 = £108
(CHECK:- £108 + £72 = £180 )
