Question: $480 is divided between Steve and Sam in the ratio of 7:5.How much more does Steve receive than Sam?
We must first ascertain the total number of components in the ratio in order to calculate how much more Steve receives than Sam when $480 is split between them in a 7:5 ratio.
A. The total number of parts in the ratio of 7:5 is 7 + 5 = 12.
Steve's share per part = $480 / 12 parts = $40 per part
Sam's share per part = $480 / 12 parts = $40 per part
Steve's share = 7 parts × $40 = $280
Sam's share = 5 parts × $40 = $200
Difference = Steve's share - Sam's share
Difference = $280 - $200
Difference = $80
Therefore, Steve receives $80 more than Sam when $480 is divided between them in the ratio of 7:5.