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£ is a euro symbol so 165 euro=185.58 So to match with the ratio just simplify and match up with 3:8. Hope it helps and mark as brainliest!
165 in a 3x to 8x ratio
3x + 8x = 165
11x = 165
x = 15
165 can be put in a 3(15) to 8(15) ratio
which is a 45 to 120 ratio
165 in the ratio of 3 to 8 is 45 to 120.
Also notice how 45 + 120 = 165, so our answer is correct.
Note:
a(b) = ab = a x b = a times b
3x + 8x = 165
11x = 165
x = 15
165 can be put in a 3(15) to 8(15) ratio
which is a 45 to 120 ratio
165 in the ratio of 3 to 8 is 45 to 120.
Also notice how 45 + 120 = 165, so our answer is correct.
Note:
a(b) = ab = a x b = a times b