Question

12 pencils are to be divided between A and B in the ratio 1 : 3. Find the number of pencils that should be given to each.

Answer 1

Answer:

3 and 9

Step-by-step explanation:

Let,

Pencil to one = x

pencil to other = 3x

Total pencils = x + 3x = 12

4x = 12

x = 12/4

= 3

Pencil to one = 3

pencil to other = 3× 3 =9

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