Question

divide ₹360 in the ratio 2/5:5/6. NO WRONG ANSWER MIND IT!

Answer 1

given ratio 2/5:5/6
=12:25
amount divided is 116.75 and 243.24

Answer 2

Ratio : 2/5 : 5/6

Find the LCM of 5 and 6:

LCM = 5 x 6 = 30

Multiply the ratio by 30:

Ratio : (2/5 x 30)  : (5/6 x 30)

Ratio : 12 : 25

Define x:

Let x be the constant ratio

Ratio : 12x : 25x

Divide the amount:

12x + 25x = 360

37x = 360

x = 360 ÷ 37 = ₹ 9.73

Find each share:

12x = 12(9.73) =  ₹ 116.76

25x = 25(9.73) =  ₹243.24

Answer:  ₹360 is divided in ₹ 116.76 and ₹243.24