Question

a amount was divided among two persons . 3/4 of the total amount received by first person is Rs.4 more than 4/5 of total amount received by the second person. find the total amount divided among two persons.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The share is divided in the ratio 3:4:5:8

∴ the second largest share is 5.

Second largest share=

(3+4+5+8)

5

× Total share

=

20

5

× Total sum =

4

1

× Total sum

Given, second largest share =Rs.2500

∴

4

1

× Total sum Rs.2500

⇒ Total sum =Rs.10,000