Question

a certain sum of money has been divided into two parts in the ratio 5 : 8. if the first part is rupees 250, find the total amount?

class -7th
chapter- ratio and proportion

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Answer 1

Answer:

let the amount be x

ratio = 5:8

sum of the parts = 5 + 8 = 13

first part = 250

5/13 * x = 250

5x = 250 * 13

x = 250 * 13

5

x = Rs. 650