SOLUTION: A sum of $1925 is to be divided between two people in the ratio of 3 to 8. How much does each person receive?

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Question 998638: A sum of $1925 is to be divided between two people in the ratio of 3 to 8. How much does each person receive?
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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3:8
their sum is 11
Divide 11 into $1925=175
You now have each part
3*$175=$525
8*$175=$1400
Total $1925
They receive $525 and $1400 respectively