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Leo and Robyn have received projects' funding of $39 655. They decide to share the funding in the ratio of 2:3 (Leo:Robyn) for their own research. How much does each person receive?

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Respuesta :

the ratio 2:3 Leo:Robyn means that Leo gets 2/5  ( 2 / (2+3)  of the funding and Robyn gets 3/5.

Leo gets 2/5 * $39655 =  $15,862

RobYn gets 3/5 * 39655  = $23,793

Leo and Robyn receive $15,862 and $23,793 respectively.

What is the difference between a ratio and a proportion?

A ratio is an ordered pair of integers a and b expressed as a/b, with b never equaling 0. A percentage is a mathematical expression in which two ratios are specified to be equal.

Given data;

Total funding= $39655.

Funding in the ratio = 2:3

If x is the part by which one person receive;

The equation is found as;

2x+3x=$39655.

5x=$39655.

x=7931

Leo gets;

2x=2×$7931= $15,862

Robyn gets;

3x=3×$7931== $23,793

Hence,Leo and Robyn receive $15,862 and $23,793 respectively.

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