Question

Divide 40 pens between Leela and silver in the ratio of 3 is to 4

Answer 1

Given ratio = 3:4

Total number of pens = 40

3x + 4x = 40

7x = 40

x = 40/7

Since 40 is not divisible by 7, we cannot divide 40 pens in the ratio 3:4.

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Answer 2

Answer:

let common factor be x

3x:4x

BGC=

3x+4x=40

7x=40

x=40/7

x=5.8(5.8 is round of)

Leela=3x

3*5.8

17(17 is round of)

silver=4x

4*5.8

23(23 is round of)

hope it helps you but 40 is not divisible by 7