Question

Divide 420 between A and B in the ratio of 3:4

Answer 1

Let the shares be x

3x and 4x

3x +4x =420

7 x =420

X=420÷7

X=60

3x =3×60=180

4x=4×60=240

A's share=180

B's share=240

Answer 2

Let a common factor be x

3x+4x = 420

7x =420

X= 420 divided by 7

X= 60