Multiple choice

Natasha divided £500 between Holly and Jana in the ratio 6 : 19. Find the share of Jana.

  1. £195

  2. £215

  3. £299

  4. £380
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Explanation

Total parts = 6 + 19 = 25. Jana's share = (19 / 25) * 500 = 19 * 20 = 380.

AI explanation

The total ratio parts amount to 6 + 19 = 25. Jana's share corresponds to 19 parts of the total £500, so we calculate 500 multiplied by the fraction 19/25. This gives a total of £380.

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