Question

A certain sum of money has been divided into three parts 5:7:8 if the second part is 225 Rs. find the other part. ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

two parts are ,Rs. 315 ,Rs.360

total amount= Rs.900

Step-by-step explanation:

let the common multiple be 'x'

so, the parts are 5x , 7x and 8x

5x = 225 rupees

x=225/5

x=45

hence,

the other two parts are,

7x = 7×45

7x =315 rupees

8x = 8×45

8x =360 rupees

Total amount = 225+315+360

=Rs.900