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patrice and latina share babysitting duties. the ratio comparing the amount of time each one works in 6:5. they earned a total of $77. if patrice works a bit longer how much should each receive?

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Answer:

Patrice $ 42 and Latina $ 35

Explanation:

Patrice and latina work on the ratio 6:5

Patrice work more:

Expressing their work ration as a fraction: Denominator will be total of the ration i.e (6+5)=11

Therefore, patrice worked 6/11 of the time and latine worked 5/11

Earnings: Patrice = 6/11 x 77= $ 42

               Latina = 5/11 x 77 = $ 35

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