Question

A sum of money is divided in the ratio 5:2 .if the larger share was €39 more than the smaller share , calculate the sum

Answer 1

ratio= 5:2
let one share be 5x and other be 2x
According to the question
5x=2x+€39
3x=€39
x=€13
larger share=5x=5*13=65
smaller Share=2x=2*13=26
sum= 65+26=91