A sum
A sum of money is shared between Peter, John, and Henry in the ratio 2:3:5.
a) express Henry's share as a fraction of John's share.
b) what fraction of the whole sum of money is John's share?
Your answer:
a) express Henry's share as a fraction of John's share.
b) what fraction of the whole sum of money is John's share?
Your answer:
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