Question

A sum of Rs. 24 is to be divided between Ayesha and Ali such that Ayesha will receive twice as much as Ali. How much money will Ali receive?

Answer 1

Answer:

let Ali receive ₹ x.

therefore Ayesha receives ₹ 2x.

As per the given condition,

x +2x = 24

3x = 24

x = 8

Ali will receive ₹8.

Answer 2

Answer:

let x be the money given to ali

then money given to ayush is 2x

x+2 x=24

3x=24

x=8

so the money received by Ali is Rs. 8