first and second place in the contest use a ratio to share a cash prize. when first place pays $100, second place pays $60. how much does first place pay when second place pays $36
100/60 = $/36 where $ is the 1st place money
5/3 = $/36 cross-multiply
36 * 5 = 3 * $
180 = 3 * $ divide by 3
60 = $
