Question

The ratio of Isabella's money to Shane's money is 4:15. If Isabella has $44, how much money do Shane and Isabella have together?

Answer 1

$209

Explanation:

Let the total sum be `x`
Using ratio but in the format of a fraction.

`("isabella")/("Shane")->4/15 larr` as a ratio

So we have 4 parts for Isabella and 15 parts for Shane. This gives a total count of parts as `4+15=19` parts

As a fraction of the whole Isabella `->4/(4+15)x=$44`

`4/19x=$44`

`x=19/4xx$44= $209`
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The combined value is `$209`