SOLUTION: Ed and Dave are going to divide a cash prize of $14,000 in a ratio of 2 to 5. How much will Dave receive? The answer I got is $4,000. Is this right?

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Question 80111: Ed and Dave are going to divide a cash prize of $14,000 in a ratio of 2 to 5. How much will Dave receive?
The answer I got is $4,000.
Is this right?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Ed and Dave are going to divide a cash prize of $14,000 in a ratio of 2 to 5. How much will Dave receive?
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2 to 5 is the same as 2x to 5x
EQUATION:
2x+5x=14000
7x=14000
x=2000
Ed should receive 2x=4000
Dave should receive 5x=10000
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Cheers,
Stan H.