A sum of money was divided between two friends, Karen and Natasha in the ratio 2:5. If Natasha recieved $210 more than Karen, find the sum they shared.
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jeew-m | College Teacher | (Level 1) Educator Emeritus
Let us say Karen received X amount of money. Then Natasha has received (X+210).
The ratio that the money divided was 2:5.
`X/(X+210) = 2/5`
`5X = 2(X+210)`
`3X = 420`
` X = 140`
Total money shared
`= X+(X+210)`
`= 140+140+210`
`= 490`
So the total money shared was $490.