Question

Divide 160 in the ratio 3:7

Answer 1

Given,

A number 160.

To find,

Divide 160 in the ratio of 3:7.

Solution,

Let the first number be = 3x.

Therefore, the second number be = 7x.

⇒  We have to divide 160 in the ratio 3:7.

⇒  Hence, 3x + 7x = 160

⇒  10x = 160

⇒   x = 16.

Hence, the first number is 3x ⇒ 3(16) = 48.

The second number is 7x ⇒ 7(16) = 112.

Therefore 160 divided in the ratio 3:7 is 48 and 112.