Question

2. Divide 700 between Karen and diya in the
ratio of 2:5​

Answer 1

ANSWER:

200:500

Step-by-step explanation:

let assume karen and diya as x

= 2(x)+5(x)=700

=2x+5x=700

=7x=700

= 7 is in multiplication so it will go in division

:. x=700/7

:. x=100

now putting answer into

:. 2(x). and 5(x)

:.2(100)=200

:.5(100)=500

:.200:500 in ratio form

Answer 2

Total sum of money = 700

Ratio in which money will be divided between Karen and Diya = 2 : 5

Sum of ratio = 2+5 = 7

Amount of money Karen will get = $\frac{ratio \times total \: sum \: of \: money}{sum \: of \: ratio}$

= $\frac{2 \times 700}{7}$

= 200

Amount of money Diya will get = $\frac{ratio \times total \: sum \: of \: money}{sum \: of \: ratio}$

= $\frac{5\times 700}{7}$

= 500

Therefore,

Karen will get rupees 200

Diya will get rupees 500