SOLUTION: An amount of money is shared between Lucy and James in a ratio 3:5 . if Lucy received $48, what is Jame's share?

Question 974538: An amount of money is shared between Lucy and James in a ratio 3:5 . if Lucy received $48, what is Jame's share?
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The ratio forms 8 parts. James's share is 5/8 of 48.
Answer by MathTherapy(10552) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
An amount of money is shared between Lucy and James in a ratio 3:5 . if Lucy received $48, what is Jame's share?

James' share:
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