Question

a cotton sum of money is divided in to two pairs in the ratio 5:8 if the difference of this parts is 150 find the total amount​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let dirst pair be 5x

Let other pair be 8x

so, 8x - 5x = 150

3x = 150

x = 150 / 3

x = 50

so first part = 50 × 5 = 250

other part = 50 × 8 = 400