Question

A certain sum of money is divided between P and Q in the ratio 3:5.If P gets rupess 600 less then Q does ,then what is Q's share

Answer 1

Answer: 1500 rupees

Step-by-step explanation:

let the money earned by Q is x

then

money earned by P= x-600

now we know money earned by P and Q are in the ratio 3:5

then

3/5=x-600/x

3x=5x-3000

2x=3000

x=1500

money earned by Q is 1500 rupees