Share £420 in the ratio 2:3.

2 x + 3 x = 420 5 x = 420 x = 84 2 x = 168 3 x = 252

Answered by konrad509 | 2024-06-10

2 : 3 → 2 + 3 = 5 \£ 420 : 5 = \£ 84 2 × \£ 84 = \£ 168 3 × \£ 84 = \£ 252 A n s w er : \£ 168 an d \£ 252 ​

Answered by Anonymous | 2024-06-10

To share £420 in the ratio of 2:3, first determine that the total parts are 5. The value of one part is £84, leading to £168 for the first person and £252 for the second person. This distribution confirms that the total equals £420.
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Answered by konrad509 | 2024-12-16