Question

A number is divided in two parts in ratio 4:9 if larger part is 108 find number

Answer 1

the number is 48 hope it helps you

Answer 2

We can solve this problem by following simple rules of ratio.

To solve a ratio problem, we have first to arrange the problem in a correct equation and cross multiply it.

Let the required number be ‘x.’

Now, according to the question,

4:9 = x: 108

Solving the equation by cross multiplication,

Or, 4/9 = x/108

Or, (4x108)/9 = x

Or, 48 = x

Therefore, the required number is 48. (Ans)