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?

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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) About Me  (Show Source):
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The ratio forms 8 parts. James's share is 5/8 of 48.

Answer by MathTherapy(10552) About Me  (Show Source):
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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: highlight_green%28system%28%22%24%2280_or%2C%285%2F8%29_of_total%29%29