SOLUTION: £70 is shared between Bruce and Wayne in the ratio 5 : 2. Wayne thinks he should get £28 but Ron thinks he should get £8 less. Explain who is correct, giving a reason for your an

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Question 1011124: £70 is shared between Bruce and Wayne in the ratio 5 : 2.
Wayne thinks he should get £28 but Ron thinks he should get £8 less.
Explain who is correct, giving a reason for your answer.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39630)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Ratio is 7 parts.
Bruce:
Wayne:

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