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27 October, 16:58

Pat and Julie share some money in the ratio 2:5

Julie gets £45 more than Pat

How much money did Pat get?

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  1. 27 October, 17:08
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    Let P = how much money Pat has

    2/5 = P / (P + 45)

    5P = 2 (P + 45)

    5P = 2P + 90

    5P - 2P = 90

    3P = 90

    P = 90/3

    P = 30

    Pat gets $30.
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