Vivian and tope share a sum of 15000.00 in the ratio 5:3. Find the amount Vivian received

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To find the amount of money Vivian received, we need to first find the total of the ratio (5+3=8), and then divide the total amount by that ratio:

Amount Vivian received:
5/8 x 15000.00 = $9375.00

Therefore, Vivian received $9375.00.