elliottawilliams08 elliottawilliams08
  • 22-09-2021
  • Mathematics
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Bill and Mischa share their profit in a ratio of 9:5
Bill gets £72 more than Mischa.
How much money did they receive altogether?

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jimrgrant1 jimrgrant1
  • 22-09-2021

Answer:

£252

Step-by-step explanation:

The ratio of their profit is 9 ; 5 = 9x : 5x ( x is a multiplier )

Bill gets £72 more than Mischa , then

9x = 5x + 72 ( subtract 5x from both sides )

4x = 72 ( divide both sides by 4 )

x = 18

Total received = 9x + 5x = 14x = 14(18) = £252

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