Question

Divide $400 in the ratio 5 : 3

Answer 1

No. = 400

Ratio = 5 : 3

Let the ratio be x

5x and 3x

5x + 3x = 8x = 400

$x \: = \frac{400}{8}$

= 50

5x = 5 × 50

= 250

3x = 3 × 50

= 150