An amount of 400 is to be divided between two friends following the ratio 3:5.how much does each of them recieved.
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Answer:
3x+5x=400
8x=400
x=400/8
x=50
3*50=150
5*50=250
therefore 1 will get 150 rs and other will get 250 rs
Proof: 150+250=400
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Answer:
Given Amount = 400
Ratio = 3 : 5
Money received by first person = 3x
Money received by second person = 5x
Step-by-step explanation:
Sum of the ratio = 3x + 5x = 8
Now ;
x = 400 / 8 = 50
- First Person receives = 50 × 3
= 150 rupees
- second person receives = 50 × 5 /
400 - 150
= 250 rupees .
CHECKING :
150 + 250 = 400
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