Question

a sum of rs 10500 is divided among a, b, c in the ratio 5:6:4.find the share of each

Answer 1

Dear friend,

Total ratio is 5 + 6 + 4 = 15

$a = \frac{5}{15} \times 10500 = 3500$

$b = \frac{6}{15} \times 10500 = 4200$

$c= \frac{4}{15} \times 10500 = 2800$

Answer. The shares of a is Rs. 3500, b is Rs. 4200 and c is Rs. 2800.

Hope it helps !!!

Answer 2

Let 5x 6x and 4x be the share of a b and c respectively.
5x + 6× + 4× = 10500.
15 × = 10500
× = 10500 ÷ 15
× =700.
A's share = 5× = 5 × 700 = 3500/-
B's share = 6 × = 6 ×700 = 4200/-
C 's share = 4 × = 4 ×700= 2800/-
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Total amount =------------- 10500/- proved.