SOLUTION: Rick and sandy bought some raffle tickets together and won the prize of $3600. If rick and sandy agreed to split the winnings at a ratio of 8 to 7 how muc will each of the receive?

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Question 585744: Rick and sandy bought some raffle tickets together and won the prize of $3600. If rick and sandy agreed to split the winnings at a ratio of 8 to 7 how muc will each of the receive?

...I am having mass brain farts with ratios today XD Help?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8/15*3600=1920
7/15*3600=1680
1920+1680=3600