SOLUTION: Poppy and Kyle share some money in the ratio 5:8. Kyle receives £33 more than Poppy. How much did each person receive?

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Question 1104834: Poppy and Kyle share some money in the ratio 5:8. Kyle receives £33 more than Poppy. How much did each person receive?

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
p, how much Poppy receives
p+33, how much Kyle receives

Using start with ratios Poppy : Kyle,
5%2F8=p%2F%28p%2B33%29
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5%28p%2B33%29=8p
5p%2B5%2A33=8p
5%2A33=3p
p=5%2A11
highlight%28p=55%29