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  • 13-08-2018
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Adam and his dad share the cost of a meal in the ratio 2:3, adam's dad pays £52.20, what's the total cost of the meal?

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Porshia
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  • 13-08-2018

This is a proportion problem. Start by doing:

2/3 = x/52.20

Multiply both sides by 52.20

X= 34.8 this is how much the son paid

Now add 34.8 + 52.20

Answer is 87


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