Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Ivan got 30 pounds
That was 2/3 of what he had received.
2/3 x = 30 Multiply both sides by 3/2
2/3 x * 3/2 = 30*3/2
x = 45
The parts to be divided was 5 + 3 = 8 parts. So let x be the total amount of money.
5/8 = 45 / x Cross Multiply
5x = 360 Divide by 5
x = 360 / 5
x = 72
Check
Let George's share = 5/8 * 72
Let George's share = 5*72/8 = 5*9 = 45 just as we said it should be.
