Question

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

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Given,

A certain sum of money has been divided into two parts in the ratio 5:8. The first part is Rs250.

To find,

The total amount.

Solution,

Let the amount be in the first part be 5x and the amount in the second part be 8x.

It is given that amount with the first part is Rs250.

Therefore,

⇒   5x = 250.

⇒   x = 250 / 5

⇒   x = 50.

So we have found the value of x.

Now,

The amount with the second part = 8x.

8x ⇒8 (50) = Rs400.

Hence, the total amount is Rs250 + Rs400= Rs650.