Question

4. The weights of Divya and Himanshu are in the ratio 5:7. If Himanshu weighs 28 kg,
find the weight of Divya.
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Answer 1

Answer:

Let the weight of Divya =x

Then the ratio of the weight of Divya and Himanshu will be x:28 kg

According to the given statement  

x:28::5:7

By cross product rule  

Product of extremes = Product of means

x×7=(28×5) kg

x=20 kg

Weight of Divya =20 kg

Answer 2

Answer:

the weight of Divya is 20kgs