Question

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

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the total amount =Rsx

The amount has been divide into two parts in the ratio 9:13

Sum of the terms of the ratio =9+13=22

First part =

22

9

of total amount

Second part =

22

13

of total amount

According to given statement

22

13

of x=Rs 260

⇒

22

13

×x=Rs 260

⇒x=Rs

13

260×22

⇒x=Rs20×22

∴x=Rs 440

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

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