Question

Divide 240 into two parts in the ratio 2:3 *

Answer 1

Answer:

Ratio = 2 : 3

Let, first part be = 2x

Second part be = 3x

Total = 240

So,

2x + 3x = 240

=> 5x = 240

=> x = 240/5

=> x = 48

First part = 48 × 2 = 96

Second part = 48 × 3 = 144

Ans. 96, 144

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Answer 2

Answer:

96, 144

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the question,

Ratio = 2 : 3

Divide 240 into two parts

Let, the first part be = 2x

The second part be = 3x

Total = 240

Now,

$2x + 3x = 240\\5x = 240\\x = 240/5\\x = 48$

Hence,

First part = 48 × 2 = 96

Second part = 48 × 3 = 144