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30 April, 23:54

Alvin and Simon shared £540 in the ratio 4:5

Alvin gave half of his share to Theo.

Simon gave a tenth of his share to Theo.

What fraction of the £540 did Theo receive?

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  1. 1 May, 03:21
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    5/18

    Step-by-step explanation:

    540/9=60

    60x4=240 (Alvin's money)

    60x5=300 (simon's money)

    Alvin gives half so you divide 240 by 2 which is 120

    Simon gives a tenth so you divide 300 by ten which is 30

    120+30=150

    150/540=5/18 (simpliest form)
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