Question

A sum of money is divided among two friends in the ratio 4 : 9. If the smaller amount is $560

Total amount of money is???

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let first friend get 4x

and second friend gets 9x

total money=9x+4x=13x

now 4x= 560 ( given)

x=140

so total amount= 13 x= 13 *140=1820