a certain sum of money has been divided into two parts in the ratio 9 :13 if the second part is rupees 260 find the total amount
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A certain sum of money has been divided into two parts in the ratio 9 :13
let it be 9x and 13x
second part is 260
so 13x=260
x=20
the same way 9x =9*20=180
hence it is 180:260
total amount =260+180
= 440 rupees
let it be 9x and 13x
second part is 260
so 13x=260
x=20
the same way 9x =9*20=180
hence it is 180:260
total amount =260+180
= 440 rupees
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