Question

Divide £48 in the ratio 3:5

Answer 1

let the parts be 3x and 5x
As per question
3x+5x =48
8x=48
x=6
so the parts are 18 and 30

Answer 2

The first part = £ 18 and Second part = £ 30.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the first part = 3x and second part = 5x

To find, the both parts = ?

According to question,

∴ 3x + 5x = 48

⇒ 8x = 48

⇒ $x=\dfrac{48}{8}$

⇒ x = 6

∴ The first part = 3 × 6 = £ 18 and

Second part = 5 × 6 = £ 30

Hence, the first part = £ 18 and Second part = £ 30.