Question

a man distributes his savings of rupees 4000 among his three sons, in the ratio 4:3:3. find the amount received by his first son.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

4+3+3= 10

10= 4000

4 =?? x

apply cross multiplication method,

1600

Answer 2

Given - Savings and ratio

Find - Amount received by first son

Solution - Let the amount received by first son be 4x, 3x and 3x. Representing this in mathematical expression -

4x + 3x + 3x = 4000

Performing addition

10x = 4000

Shifting 10 to other side of equation

x = 4000/10

Performing division

x = 400

Now, the amount received by first son = 4x

The amount received by first son = 4*400

The amount received by first son = 1600

Hence, the amount received by first son will be Rupees 1600.