Ratio sharing
Example:
Dave and Lisa win £500 between them. They agree to divide the money in the ratio 2:3.
How much does each person receive?
Method
The ratio 2:3 tells us that for every 2 parts Dave receives, Lisa will receive 3 parts. There are 5 parts in total.
£500 represents 5 parts. Therefore, £100 represents 1 part.
Dave receives 2 parts: 2 × £100 = £200
Lisa receives 3 parts: 3 × £100 = £300
Example £40 3:5
*3+5=8
*40/8=5
*3x5=15 *5x5= 25
