Two business partners, Ellen and Bob, invested money in their business at a ratio of 5 to 8. Bob invested the greater amount. The total amount invested was $260. How much did each partner invest?

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Two business​ partners, Ellen and​ Bob, invested money in their business at a ratio of 5 to 8. Bob invested the greater amount. The total amount invested was ​$260. How much did each partner​ invest?

oobleck · Answer

5x+8x = 260 x=20 so, Ellen invested $100 and Bob $160

Two business​ partners, Ellen and​ Bob, invested money in their business at a ratio of 5 to 8. Bob invested the greater amount. The total amount invested was ​$260. How much did each partner​ invest?

Two business partners, Ellen and Bob, invested money in their business at a ratio of 5 to 8. Bob invested the greater amount. The total amount invested was $260. How much did each partner invest?