GCSE Maths Practice: sharing-in-a-ratio

Question 8 of 10

Share £260 in the ratio 5:3; find the smaller share.

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\( \begin{array}{l}\text{£260 is shared between two people in the ratio } 5:3. \\ \text{What is the smaller share?}\end{array} \)

Choose one option:

Check your multiplication matches the total sum.

Divide total by sum of parts, multiply by smaller share.