Pip and Sara win some money and share it in the ratio 5:2. Pip gets £40. How much did Sara get?

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Melany French

9 May, 13:26

Pip and Sara win some money and share it in the ratio 5:2. Pip gets £40. How much did Sara get?

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Shane Wright · Answer 1

Answer: Sara gets £16

Step-by-step explanation:

We know the ratio is 5:2 and we know Pip gets £40 so divide 40/5 = 8

every 8 is equal to one portion of the fraction so 8x2 = 16

To check 40:16 divide by 8 ... 40/8=5 ... 16/8=2 The ratio being 5:2