Question

A certain amount was divided between salim and rahim in the ratio of 4:3. If rahim's share was rs.2400, the total amount was?

Answer 1

Answer:

5600

Step-by-step explanation:

let say x was total amount then rahim share was

(3/(3+4))*x = 2400

3 x= 2400*7

x = 800*7

x = 5600

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let Salem's share be 4x

Let Rahim's share be 3x

Acc. to question,

3x=2400

x=800

Total amount= 3x+4x

= 7x

=7×800

=Rs.5600

Therefore, total amount was Rs. 5600