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  • 19-06-2020
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Gordon and Malachy win some money and share it in the ratio 6:1. Gordon gets £25 more than Malachy. How much did they get altogether?

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  • 19-06-2020

Answer:

£ 35

Step-by-step explanation:

Ratio = 6 : 1

Gordon's share = 6x

Malachy's share = x

6x - x = 25

5x = 25

x = 25/5

x = 5

Gordon's share = 6x = 6*5 = 30

Malachy's share = x = 5

Total money they get = 30 + 5 = £35

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