SOLUTION: Den and Len share a £40 000 lottery win in the ratio 3 : 5. How much will each receive ?

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Question 851295: Den and Len share a £40 000 lottery win in the ratio 3 : 5. How much will each receive ?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

 £40 000 lottery win in the ratio 3 : 5

Let x represent the constant of the proportionality

 3x + 5x = £40 000

       8x = £40 000

        x = £5 000

How much will each receive:  £15 000 and £25 000