Question

A certain amount is divided in the ratio 1 : 4. If the bigger share is Rs 120, what is the other? *​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

The amount has been divide into two parts in the ratio 9:13

Sum of the terms of the ratio =9+13=22

First part =

22

9

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of total amount

Second part =

22

13

​

of total amount

According to given statement

22

13

​

of x=Rs 260

⇒

22

13

​

×x=Rs 260

⇒x=Rs

13

260×22

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⇒x=Rs20×22

∴x=Rs 440

Answer 2

Answer:

let the amount is =X

1X+5X=120

6X=120

X=120/6

X= 20 Answer

the other is 20