Question

A man leaves ₹185378 to be divided between his son and daughter in the ratio 5 whole 2/3 : 2 whole 1/5. Find the amount each receives.​

Answer 1

Given: Ratio of amount divided between son and daughter

$= 5\frac{2}{3} : 2\frac{1}{5}$

$= \frac{17}{3} : \frac{11}{5} =85:33$

Let the share of amount of son and daughter be 85x and 33x

Then 85x + 33x= Rs 185378

$→118x =Rs \: \: 185378$

$→x =Rs \: \frac{185378}{118} =Rs \: \: 1571$

Hence amount received by son = 85 x Rs 1571 Rs = 133535

and amount received by daughter = 33 x Rs 1571 = Rs 51843