Divide £132 in the ratio 3 : 8

Let us assume the common ratio to be = x

The ratio given in the question is 3:8

The total number that has to be divided = 132 pound.

Then

3x + 8x = 132

11x = 132

x = 132/11

= 12

So

132 pound divided in the ration 3:8 = 3 * 12:8 * 12

= 36:96

So the amount of 132 pounds when divided in the ration of 3:8 will be 36 pound:96 pound. I hope the procedure is clear to you.

First do £132 : 3 to work out the ratio of 3 which is = 44 then £132 : 8 to work out the ratio of 8 which is = 16.5. As a ratio, it is £44: £16.50