Question

Divide 20 pens between Sheela and Sangeeta in the ratio of 3 : 2.

Answer 1

LET THE RATIO BE 3X AND 2X.
SO, a/Q
3x + 2x = 20
5x = 20
x = 4

3x = 12
2x = 8

Answer 2

Answer:

Sheela will get 12 pens

Sangeeta will get 8 pens.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the given problem, Sheela and Sangeeta will get a total of 20 pens in the ratio 3:2.

From the ratio given, let us assume that Sheela gets 3x number of pens and Sangeeta gets 2x number of pens.

Therefore, the sum of the number of pens they got will be equal to 20.

Hence, 3x+2x= 20

⇒ 5x =20

⇒ x=4.

Therefore, 3×4 =12 pens will be given to Sheela and 2×4 =8 pens will be given to Sangeeta. (Answer)