Question

Share £40 in the ratio 1 : 4 between Tim and Sam.
Tim will get
£
Sam will get
£

Answer 1

Answer:

Tim: £8

Sam: £32

8/32=1/4

Step-by-step explanation:

Let t be Tim's share, and s Sam's one.

t/s=1/4 -> s=4t

t+s=40

t+4t=40, 5t=40, t=8, s=32