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Ratio split Numerical Reasoning Question
£660 is shared in the ratio 2:5. How much is the larger share?
A£330
B£189
C£1,650
D£94
E£471
Worked solution
Total the ratio parts, find the value of one part (amount ÷ parts), then scale by the share's parts. The correct answer is £471. Traps to avoid: £330 comes from the "split evenly" error; £189 comes from the "smaller share" error; £1,650 comes from the "a over b" error; £94 comes from the "one part" error.