Question

An amount was to be divided between A and B in the ratio 3 : 2. But due to wrong calculations it was found that A got one-fifth of the total amount more than his expected share. In what ratio was the amount divided between A and B​

Answer 1

Answer: Ratio of Money received by A and B  is 4:1

Step-by-step explanation:

• Let money divided between A and B  is 3x and 2x

        Total money = 3x + 2x = 5x

• A got 1/5th of the total amount more than his expected share.

     1/5th of total amount = 5x*(1/5)

• Money received by A = 3x +  5x*(1/5)

                                              = 3x + x = 4x

• Money received by B = Total money - Money received by A

                                              = 5x - 4x = x

• Ratio of Money received by A and B = 4x : x  = 4:1