Question

A sum of ₹ 1.60,000 is divided in the ratio of 3:5
. What is the smalled shade?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Question

A sum of ₹ 1,60,000 is divided in the ratio of 3:5.

Method to Solve

1. Take x as common multiple.
2. Make equation with given data.
3. Solve for x.
4. Calculate value of respective ratios.

Take x as common multiple.

Let x be a common multiple in ratios.

So, ratio becomes  3x : 5x

and their sum is equal to 160000

Make equation with given data.

3x + 5x = 160000

Solving for value of x

8x = 160000

x = 20000

Calculate value of respective ratios.

So,

shared money are

3x = 3 * 20000 = ₹ 60000

5x = 5 * 20000 = ₹ 100000

Answer

The smallest shared money is ₹ 60,000.

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