Question

Increase £3.20 in the ratio 2:3
Please show your working out (/formulae).​

Answer 1

Answer:

£4.80

Step-by-step explanation:

Total amount =  £3.20

Ratio = 2 : 3

Old : New = 2 : 3

3.20 : x = 2:3

$\frac{3.20}{x}=\frac{2}{3}\\\\3.20*3=2*x\\\\\frac{3.20*3}{2}=x\\\\x = 1.60 *3$

x = £ 4.80