The total of the ratio 4 : 3 is 7.
This means that the £56 equals a ratio of 7. To split it up in the given ratio, we have to find 3/7 and 4/7.
1/7 equals 56 / 7 = 8
3/7 therefore equals 8 * 3 = 24
4/7 therefore equals 8 * 4 = 32.
Hence, dividing £56 in the ratio 4 : 3 gives us 32 : 24
(£32 and £24)
