Question

a sum of rs 240is divided among two brothers such that the younger brother receives half as much as received by the older brother.find the sharee of younger brother​

Answer 1

Answer:

the answer will be RS 70

Answer 2

Answer:₹80

Step-by-step explanation:The statement "His younger brother received half as much money as his brother received" can also be written as "The money was divided between the brothers in the ratio of 1:2." So we have to divide₹ 240 in the ratio 1:2. Let the amounts be x and 2x So,

Total=3x(2x+x)

3x =₹240

So x=240/3=₹80

2x=2*₹80=₹160

So he received ₹80 and is older brother received ₹160.