Question

A sum of rs 1,60,000is Divided in the
ratio of 3:5 what is the smaller share?

Answer 1

Ratio = 3 : 5

Define x:

Let x be the constant ratio

Ratio = 3x : 5x

Solve x:

3x + 5x = 160000

8x = 160,000

x = 20,000

Find the smaller share:

Smaller share = 3x = 3(20,000) = Rs 60,000

Answer: The smaller share is Rs 60,000

Answer 2

Given :

Sum is 1,60,000

Ratio = 3 : 5

Adding the ratio 3 + 5 = 8

Finding shares -

1,60,000 x 3/8 = 60,000

1,60,000 x 5/8 = 1,00,000 .

Hence , smallest share is 60,000.