Question

Ankita ,Sameerand Shalu shared an amount of Rs.240in the ratio 5:3:8.How much did each person get?

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Answer 1

Answer:

ankitha=$75;sameer=45;shalu=120

Step-by-step explanation:

5x+3x+8x=240

16x=240

x=15

ankitha=5x

            =15*5

            75$

sameer=45

shalu=120

Answer 2

Answer:

Ankita's share :- 75 rs.

Sameer's share:- 45 rs.

Shalu's share:- 120 rs.

Step-by-step explanation:

Total amount :- 240 rs

Given ratio :- 5:3:8

Ankita's share :- 5x

Sameer's share :- 3x

Shalu's share :- 8x

A.T.Q, 5x + 3x + 8x :- 240

16x :- 240

x :- 240/16

x :- 15

Hence, Ankita's share :- 5x :- 5*15 :- 75 rs.

Sameer's share :- 3x :- 3*15 :- 45 rs.

Shalu's share :- 8x :- 8*15 :- 120 rs.

To check the answer, add the shares of Ankita, Sameer and Shalu which are 75 rs, 45 rs and 120 rs. respectively and it will give the total amount which is 240 rs.

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