Question

A certain sum is divided between p and q in the ratio 7/2:11/2 if p gets 320 less than q find the q"s share

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the share of Q be x.

Then the share of P will be 180 less than Q = (x - 180).

Given ratios are 7/2 * 2/11 = 7/11

The equation can be written as 

7/11  = (x - 180)/x

7x = 11x - 1980

4x = 1980

x = 495.

the share of Q = 495 rupees.