Question

Divide 56 kg in the ratio 2 : 5.

Answer 1

Answer:

16 and 40

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the ratios be 2x and 5x respectively

2x + 5x = 56

7x = 56

x = 8

2x = 2 * 8 = 16

5x = 5 * 8 = 40

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Answer 2

Answer:

Sum of terms = 2 + 5 = 7

1st part = (2/7 x 56) kg = 16 kg

2nd part = (5/7 x 56) kg = 40 kg

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