SOLUTION: Pat and Ann are both saving money towards their holidays. The ratio of their savings is 5:4 with Pat having the larger share. If Ann saved €110, how much has Pat saved?

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Question 1100628: Pat and Ann are both saving money towards their holidays. The ratio of their savings is 5:4 with Pat having the larger share. If Ann saved €110, how much has Pat saved?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let n be Pat's savings. Then:
4/110=5/n
4n=550
n=$137.50 as Pat's savings
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