Question

1520 is divided between a and b in the ratio 8:11 find the share of a and b​

Answer 1

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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