Question

Anu divides 40 sweets among A and B in the ratio 2:3
if A gets 16 sweets how many sweets will B get.

Answer 1

Given

Anu divides 40 sweets among A and B in the ratio 2:3. if A gets 16 sweets how many sweets will B get

According To The Question

Let the ratio be 2x and 3x,

Sum of Sweets = Total sweets

2x + 3x = 40

5x = 40

x = 40/5

x = 8

So,

2x = 8 × 2 = 16

3x = 8 × 3 = 24

Hence, Anu divides 40 sweets among A and B is 16 and 24.

Answer 2

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Given

Anu divides 40 sweets among A and B in the ratio 2:3. if A gets 16 sweets how many sweets will B get

According To The Question

Let the ratio be 2x and 3x,

Sum of Sweets = Total sweets

2x + 3x = 40

5x = 40

x = 40/5

x = 8

So,

2x = 8 × 2 = 16

3x = 8 × 3 = 24

Hence, Anu divides 40 sweets among A and B is 16 and 24.