Share a total in a ratio: the difference
Add the parts of the ratio, divide the total by that number to find one part, then multiply.
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Hugo and Kai share 18 cards in the ratio 5 : 1. How many more cards does the one with the larger share get?
Answer: 12
Femi and Chloe share 40 stickers in the ratio 3 : 7. How many more stickers does the one with the larger share get?
Answer: 16
Ben and Chloe share 21 marbles in the ratio 5 : 2. How many more marbles does the one with the larger share get?
Answer: 9
Tip: Add the parts of the ratio, divide the total by that number to find one part, then multiply.
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