SOLUTION: John and Barry divide �720 between them. Barry takes �240. How much does John get and what ratio was the money divided in?

SOLUTION: John and Barry divide �720 between them. Barry takes �240. How much does John get and what ratio was the money divided in?

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Question 1006129: John and Barry divide �720 between them. Barry takes �240. How much does John get and what ratio was the money divided in?
Answer by fractalier(6550) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
John gets what remains when 240 is taken from 720...or
720 - 240 = 480 pounds.
The ratio is 480 to 240 or 480/240 or 2 to 1.
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