Question

a sum of money was divided between Shivani and pranitha in the ratio 5 : 7. if pranitha gave 5 rs to Shivani,the ratio would change to 3 : 4. what is the sum of money that got divided?
a)420
b)432
c)380
d)419​

Answer 1

Answer:

a) 420

Step-by-step explanation:

let the shivani and pranitha got 5x and 7x respectively

a/q

5x+5/7x-5=3/4

4(5x+5)=3(7x-5)

20x+20=21x-15

20x-21x=-15-20

-x=-35

x=35

so,

shivani got =5*35=175

Pranitha got =7*35=245

total money=175+245=420.