Question

Aarman divides a sum of Rs 1200 between is two children in the ratio 5:3.How much does each child get?

Answer 1

Answer:

let first child get=5x

2nd child get=3x

according to question

5x+3x=1200

8x=1200

x=1200/8

x=150

1st child get=150×5=750

2nd child get =3×150=450

this is your answer

Answer 2

Answer:

5x+3x=1200

8x=1200

x=1200/8

x=150

1st child get=150×5=750

2nd child get =3×150=450

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