Question

Caroline, Colin & Sarah share some money. Caroline gets 1 /9 of the money. Colin and Sarah share the rest in the ratio 1:3. What proportion does Colin get?

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Answer 1

Answer:

2/9

Step-by-step explanation:

Caroline gets 1/9 of the money, so the 8/9 remaining is split 1:3 between Colin and Sarah. Colin gets 1/4 of the remaining money then.

1/4 * 8/9 = 8/36= 2/9

Answer 2

Answer:

2/9

Step-by-step explanation: