Question

Divide 424 in the ratio 3:5.

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the ratio be 3x and 5x. Then,

3x+5x=424

8x=424

x=424/8

x=53

So,

3x=3*53=159

5x=5*53=265

So,424 when divided in ratio 3:5 it will give 159:265

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:- 53

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the numbers be 3x and 5x.

=> 3x + 5x = 424

=> 8x =424

=> x =424/8

=> x = 53

Therefore , 3x = 3 * 53 = 159

5x = 5* 53 = 265