Question

Divide £28 in the ratio 5:2

Answer 1

Answer:

20:8£

Step-by-step explanation:

total=7

28/7=4

5x4 =20

2x4=8

Answer 2

Given - Ratio and total amount

Find - Value of divided amount

Solution - The amount will be divided into two parts as 20 and 8.

Let the divided amount be 5x and 2x.

So, the mathematical equation representing the given information will be -

5x + 2x = 28

7x = 28

x = 28/7

x = 4

So the value of x is 4.

Now, first part = 5x

First part = 5*4

First part = 20

Second part = 2x

Second part = 2*4

Second part = 8

Thus, the amount will be divided into two parts as 20 and 8.