Week 464 (9th October 2026) 

Three friends have been saving up to go on a shopping trip.  

Alex, Bea and Catlin each have each saved an amount of money.   

Catlin has £280   

Catlin’s amount is 2/3 of Bea’s amount.   

Alex’s amount: Bea’s amount = 5:12   

Work out how much money Alex has saved.  

Answer:  

Catlin = £280, which is ¾ of Bea  

Bea = £280 x 3/2 = £420  

Alex: Bea = 5: 12  

Alex = £420 x 5/12 = £175  

Answer = £175