Jane and ken share some money in the ratio of 5: 3ken's share is $16 less then jane's share. find each person's share

Let Jane's share = x

Equation

5:3 :: x:(x - 16)

5/3 = x / (x - 16)    

Solve

Cross multiply

5*(x - 16) = 3*x

5x - 80 = 3x      Add 80 to both sides.

5x = 3x + 80      Subtract 3x from both sides.

5x - 3x = 80

2x = 80             Divide by 2

x = 80/2

x = 40

So Jane's share is 40 dollars and Ken's is 40 - 16 = 24 dollars<<< Answer

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