2. A small choir of 8 members won the second prize in a competition and they received 2 fifths of the total prize money. They shared the money equally between themselves. The total prize money was R1 000 . How much prize money did each member of the choir get?

The choir received 2 fifths of the total prize money of R1,000. To find out how much that is, you multiply R1,000 by 2/5, which gives you R400. Since there are 8 members in the choir, you then divide R400 by 8, which equals R50. So, each member of the choir got R50! Here's a fun twist: imagine them celebrating with their R50 each! Perhaps they'll treat themselves to a delicious ice cream sundae or save it for a fun outing together. Sharing a prize not only spreads joy but can also lead to memorable moments as they enjoy their winnings!