Answer to Question #247024 in Algebra for Tina

Question

following task was given to Grade 7 learners: R1840 will be divided between Aphiwe and Dhoni in the ratio 3 : 5.
Now design two similar questions, which you will give your learners

Answer 1

(a)Caro and Jane share 100 pens between themselves in away that Caro gets 20 pens and Jane gets 80 pens.

100 pens will be divided between Caro and Jane in the ratio 1: 4

(b) Don and Jessica share 1280 books between themselves in away that Don gets 640 books and Jessica gets 840 books.

1280 books will be divided between Don and Jessica in the ratio 1 : 1