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Stephen, Paul & Bridget share some money in the ratio 3 : 4 : 2. In total, Stephen and Bridget receive £50. How much does Paul get?

Answer 1

Answer:

The money receive by Paul is  $\pounds 40$.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given as :

The ratio of share of money among three people as

Stephen : Paul : Bridget = 3 : 4 : 2

The total money receive by Stephen and Bridget = $\pounds 50$

Let The money receive by Stephen = 3 x

Let The money receive by Paul = 4 x

Let The money receive by Bridget = 2 x

Now, According to question

The total money receive by Stephen and Bridget = $\pounds 50$

I.e 3 x + 2 x =  $\pounds 50$

i.e 5 x =  $\pounds 50$

∴    x = $\frac{\pounds 50}{5}$  

    x =  $\pounds 10$

So, The money receive by Stephen = 3 × $\pounds 10$ = $\pounds 30$

Let The money receive by Paul = 4 × $\pounds 10$ = $\pounds 40$

Let The money receive by Bridget = 2 × $\pounds 10$ = $\pounds 20$

Hence The money receive by Paul is  $\pounds 40$. Answer