Question

10. If Rs 500 written in 1:3, first part of
amount is​

Answer 1

Explanation shown in image

Answer 2

Given,

Total money = Rs. 500

Ratio = 1:3

To find,

Amount of first part.

Solution,

We can simply solve this mathematical problem by using the following mathematical process.

Let,

The two parts are = Rs. x and 3x (x is the constant of ratio)

According to the data mentioned in the question,

x + 3x = 500

4x = 500

x = 125

First part = 125×1 = Rs. 125

Second part = 125×3 = Rs. 375

Hence, the first part is Rs. 125