Question

A sum of money is divided between Mohan and Sohan in the ratio 5:7 if Sohan share is rupees 665 find the total amount​

Answer 1

solution

let the total money is =X rs

now according to the problem

$\frac{7x}{5 + 7} = 665 \\ = > x = 665 \times \frac{12}{7} \\ = > x = 1140$

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

ratio

mohan:sohan=5:7

sohan

7=665

total amount 7+5=12

7=665

12=?

cross multiply above

665×12/7=95×12=1140