How do you divide $95 in a ratio of 2:3?
1 Answer
Dec 11, 2016
Explanation:
sum the 2 ' parts' of the ratio.
That is : 2 + 3 = 5
To find 1 part, divide $95 by 5
#rArr$95÷5=($95)/5=$19#
#"Hence 2 parts " =2xx$19=$38#
#"and 3 parts " =3xx$19=$57#
#"Thus $95 in the ratio 2:3 is " # $38 to $57
#color(red)"As a check"# $38 + $57 = $95
