Question

Divide 40 into two parts such that 1/4th of one part is 3/8th of the
other.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Take first no. be x , so the other no. will be ( 40 - x )

1/4 of x = 3/8 of (40 - x )

x/4 = 3/8 (40 - x)

8x/4 = 3( 40 - x). ( transferring 8 to the LHS side )

2x = 120 - 3x

5x = 120

x = 24

So, First no. is 24 and the other no. is 40 - 24 , which is 16