Question

Divide ₹800 between 3boys in the ratio 1:3:4

Answer 1

It's easy. 1:3:4 refers to 1+3+4, i.e. 8 total. therefore, 1/8*800 = 100 ; 3/8*800 = 300 ; and 4/8*100 = 400,so the 3 boys will get 100, 300 and 400 respectively.

Answer 2

It's easy. 1:3:4 refers to 1+3+4, i.e. 8 total. therefore, 1/8*800 = 100 ; 3/8*800 = 300 ; and 4/8*100 = 400,so the 3 boys will get 100, 300 and 400 respectively.