Question

Phil and Jake are 16 and 14 years old respectively, $9150 isshared between them in the ratio of their age , how much does Phil get? ​

Answer 1

age ratio => Phil : Jake

16 : 14

( 16+14 = 30 ) units = $9150

1 unit = $9150 ÷ 30

16 units = ( 9150 ÷ 30 ) × 16

= $ 4880

Therefore, Phil gets $4880