Question

420 was divided between George and Nancy in the ratio 2:3 find the amount of money each get

Answer 1

Answer:

George gets 168 and Nancy gets 252

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the common be x, then

2x+3x=420

5x=420

x=420/5=84

George's share=2(84)=168 and Nancy's share=3(84)=252

Hope this helps:)

Answer 2

Answer:

George gets 168 and Nancy gets 252

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the common be x, then

2x+3x=420

5x=420

x=420/5=84

George's share=2(84)=168 and Nancy's share=3(84)=252

Hope this helps:)