SOLUTION: 180 chocolates are shared by Anna and Sara in the ratio 2:3. How much chocolate does each girl receive?

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Question 1156511: 180 chocolates are shared by Anna and Sara in the ratio 2:3. How much chocolate does each girl receive?
Answer by ikleyn(52915) About Me  (Show Source):
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Anna has 2x chocolates; Sara has 3x chocolate.


The "x" is an unknown number you want to determine.


    2x + 3x = 180

    5x      = 180

     x      = 180/5 = 36.


ANSWER  Anna has  2*36 = 72 chocolates.  Sara has 3*36 = 108 chocolates.

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