12Sharing $120 in a ratio
Mia and Leo share $120 in the ratio 3 : 5. How much does each get?
Mia gets $45 and Leo gets $75. Splitting 120 into 3+5 = 8 parts gives $15 per part, so 3 parts = 45 and 5 parts = 75, and 45 + 75 = 120 checks out.
Mia and Leo share $120 in the ratio 3 : 5. How much does each get?
Mia gets $45 and Leo gets $75. Splitting 120 into 3+5 = 8 parts gives $15 per part, so 3 parts = 45 and 5 parts = 75, and 45 + 75 = 120 checks out.