Question

Bishwat and shahil invested a sum of rs 72000 in business .if the ratio of their shares is 5:4 , how much money did each of them invest ?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Total Rupees Invested = 72000 /-

Ratio of Bishwat and Sahil shares = 5:4

Let the money they invested be = 5x and 4x

Therefore,  

5x + 4x = 72000

9x = 72000

x = 8000

Bishwat invested = 5x = Rs 40000

Sahil invested = 4x = Rs 32000

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