Share a total in a ratio: the first share
Add the parts of the ratio, divide the total by that number to find one part, then multiply.
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Femi and Omar share 64 marbles in the ratio 9 : 7. How many marbles does Femi get?
Answer: 36
Kai and Mateo share 12 marbles in the ratio 5 : 1. How many marbles does Kai get?
Answer: 10
Sam and Tara share 144 marbles in the ratio 7 : 9. How many marbles does Sam get?
Answer: 63
Tip: Add the parts of the ratio, divide the total by that number to find one part, then multiply.
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