Question

Divide 144 pens between maheen & saba in the ratio of 8:4

Answer 1

8x + 4x = 144

      12x = 144

          x = 144/12

          x = 12

8x = 8×12 = 96

4x = 4×12 = 48

hence Maheen will get 96 pens and saba will get 48 pens