Question

a sum of money is divided between Mohandas and sohan in the ratio 5: 7 if sohan share is 6 65 find the total amount

Answer 1

let the sohan ratio be 7x

then   

if 7x=665

x=665/7

x=95

then

5x=5*95

5x=475

then 

total amount =5x+7x

13x=475+665

total amount=rupees 1140

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