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
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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
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