Tao Nan School P5 SA2 2006 Math Q41

Faridah, Iman and Erin shared some money in the ratio of 8:5:3. Iman and Erin had a total of $48. How much more money did Faridah have than Iman?

Solution

Faridah : Iman : Erin
8 : 5 : 3

Iman and Erin -----
8 units ----- $48
1 unit ----- $48 divided by 8 = $6

Faridah more than Iman -----
3 units ----- 3 x $6 = $18

Answer: Faridah had $18 more than Iman.