Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the ratio be 3x and 5x

3x+5x=160000

8x=160000

x=160000/8

x=20,000

Smaller share is 3x ie, 3 × 20000

= ₹60000

Answer 2

Answer:

60000

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the share be RS.x

A/q

3x+5x= 160000

8x= 160000

x= 160000/8

x= 20000

thus, the smallest share

3x = 3×20000= 60000

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