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Question

Linda and Blake collected money for charity in the ratio 5:2 respectively. Blake collected R600 less than Linda. Determine the total amount collected by Linda and Blake.

Answer 1

L/B = 5/2

B= L-600

L/L-600 = 5/2

5L-3000= 2L

3L =3000

L =1000 = amount Linda collected

B = 400= amount Blake collected