Question

Share £270 in the ratio 5:7

Answer 1

Solution

• 5x + 7x = 270

• 12x = 270

• 6x = 135

• x = 135/6

so the shares are :

• 5 × 135/6 = 675/6

• £ 112.5

and

• 7 × 135/6 = 945/6

• £ 157.5

Answer 2

5+7= 12
270/12=22.5
22.5x5=112.5
22.5x7=157.5
£112.50:£157.50