Question

15,000 is divided between Meera and Sheena in such a way that Sheena gets one-third of what Meera gets
Find:
(i) the ratio between the shares of Meera and Sheena. (ii) the shares of Meera and Sheena.​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Sheena gets 1/3 of Meera.

So, the ratio of Sheena and Meera is 3:1.

Let the money is x that get Meera.

So Sheena gets 3x .

So,

3x+x=15000

4x=15000

x=3750【Meera gets】

3x=11250(Sheena gets)