Mrs Perry shares out 18 biscuits between Gemma and Zak in the ratio 1 : 2How many biscuits does each child get?

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Karen Dunlap

4 April, 12:50

Mrs Perry shares out 18 biscuits between Gemma and Zak in the ratio 1 : 2How many biscuits does each child get?

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Wilma · Answer 1

The ratio of biscuit

g : z = 1 : 2

the sum of the ratio is 1 + 2 = 3

Calculate Gemma's biscuit

g = 1/3 * 18

g = 18/3

g = 6

Calculate Zak's biscuit

z = 2/3 * 18

z = 36/3

z = 12

Gemma gets 6 biscuits, Zak gets 12 biscuit