Answer:
£32 : £40
Step-by-step explanation:
sum the parts of the ratio, 4 + 5 = 9 parts
Divide the amount by 9 to find the value of one part of the ratio
£72 ÷ 9 = £8 ← value of 1 part of the ratio, then
4 parts = 4 × £8 = £32
5 parts = 5 × £8 = £40
Then
£72 in the ratio 4 : 5 is £32 : £40
