Divide 40 in the ratio 3:5
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Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
→ Divide 40 in the ratio 3:5
→ Total parts of the ratio = 3+5 = 8
→ Now the ratio of 3 = (3/8) × 40
= 120/8
= 15
→ Ratio of 5 = (5/8) × 40
= 200/8
= 25
→ 15+25 = 40
→ So 40 is divided in to ratio 3:5 is by 15 and 25.
Given:
Ratio=3:5
To find:
Division of 40 in the given ratio
Solution:
On dividing 40 in 3:5, we get 15 and 25.
We know that a number can be divided in any ratio by multiplying it by a fraction.
The ratio in which 40 is to be divided is 3:5.
So, the fraction that will be multiplied by 40 to divide it in the given ratio can be obtained as follows-
The ratio=3:5
This ratio denotes that a number is to be divided into 3/8 and 5/8 parts.
The number=40
We will multiply 40 by 3/8 and 5/8 to divide it into the ratio.
i. 3/8 of 40=3/8×40
=3×5=15
ii. 5/8 of 40=5/8×40
=5×5=25
On dividing 40 in 3:5, we get 15 and 25.
Therefore, on dividing 40 in 3:5, we get 15 and 25.