GCSE Maths Practice: sharing-in-a-ratio

Question 3 of 10

Share £70 in the ratio 2:5; find smaller share.

\( \begin{array}{l}\text{£70 is shared between two people in the ratio } 2:5. \\ \text{How much does the person with the smaller share receive?}\end{array} \)

Choose one option:

Check multiplication matches the total sum.

Divide total by sum of parts, multiply by smaller share.