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0580/12 Feb/Mar 2021, Question 8: Dividing in a Given Ratio

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 12 (Core) · Calculator · 2 marks

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The question, in short

Sahil and Anika split $78 in the ratio 5 : 8; work out how much money each of them gets.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 1Total parts = 5 + 8 = 13
  2. 2One part = 78 ÷ 13 = 6
  3. 3Sahil = 5 × 6 = $30
  4. 4Anika = 8 × 6 = $48

Answer30, 48

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