1520 is divided between a and b in the ratio 8:11 find the share of a and b
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Step-by-step explanation:
amount to be divided is 1520
let the common multiple be x
so the shares are 8x and 11x
according to the condition
8x+11x=1520
19x=1520
x=1520÷19=80
so the shares are a=8x=8×80=640
b=11x=11×80=880
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