Question

A certain sum of money is divide into three parts in the ratio 5:7:8.if the first part is rs .225,find the total amount and the other two parts .​

Answer 1

Answer:

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

Answer 2

Answer:

let the ratio be x

and be like 5x, 7x, 8x

Step-by-step explanation:

first part

= 5x = 225

= x 225/5

second part

= 7x = 7x45

= 7x = 315

x= 315

thired part

8x= 8× 45

8x= 360

x= 360