Tina and penny share 36 sweets in the ratio 1:2. How many sweets does penny get?

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Johnathan Carlson

10 May, 19:21

Tina and penny share 36 sweets in the ratio 1:2. How many sweets does penny get?

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Alissa Clarke · Answer 1

24

Step-by-step explanation:

2/3 * 36/1 3 : 3=1 and 36:3=12 and 12*2=24

Maren Cain · Answer 2

24 sweets

Step-by-step explanation:

Total amount of sweets is 36

Goal to divide into 3 (1+2) and give out the sections.

36/3 = 12

Tina sweets = 12 (1) = 12

Penny sweets = 12 (2) = 24

12:24

1:2