Kim, Laura and molly share £385. The ratio of the amount Kim gets to molly is 2:5. Kim gets £105 less than molly gets. What percentage of £385 does Laura get?

Respuesta :

kim: k
laura: l
molly: m

"The ratio of the amount Kim gets to molly is 2:5"
k/m=2/5  >>>>  5k=2m

"Kim gets £105 less than molly gets"
k=m-105

solve these two equations together:

5k=2m
k=m-105
---------------
k=70
m=175

that means Laura's share is 385-70-175 = 140
£




Then the percentage of £385 Laura gets is 140/385 = 4/11 = 36.36%


I hope that helps

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