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 has saved €110, how much has Pat saved?

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Question 1100658: 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 has saved €110, how much has Pat saved?
Answer by ikleyn(52914) About Me  (Show Source):
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P%2FA = 5%3A4,
P%2F510 = 5%2F4.

Solve the proportion: P = %28510%2A5%29%2F4.

Work out to find the number.