Jacob and Isabella share a reward of $56 in a ratio of 4:3. How much does Jacob get?

Jacob gets $32

As ratio is 32:24

Step-by-step explanation:

Jacob = ratio share 4

Isabella = ratio share 3

56 is divisible by 8 as 24+24 = 48+8

We know Jacob = 3 x 8 = 24 Isabelle = 24

and simply distribute the last 8 with Jacob

So that Ratio 4:3 = 32:24