Question

a certain amount has been divided into two parts in the ratio 4 is to 7 if the first part is rupees 244 find the total amount

Answer 1

Let ratio constant be x.

Ao parts are 4x and 7x.

Now
4x = 244
x = 61

So,
7x = 7(61) =427

Total amount
= 244+427.

=671

Answer 2

4(x) =244
x=244/4
x=61
7(x) = ?
x=61
7×61=427
244+427= 671