Question 1104816
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Laura and Fred share some money in the ratio 5:2. Laura receives £85. How much does Fred receive?
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{{{Laura/Fred}}}, ratio of the money  {{{5/2}}}


{{{85/f=5/2}}}

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{{{2*85/f=2*5/2}}}

{{{2*85/f=5}}}

{{{2*85=5*f}}}

{{{f=2*85/5}}}

{{{highlight(f=34)}}}



This CAN be done in fewer steps than shown here.