Question

Divide 84 into the ratio 1:3

Answer 1

Answer:

36 and 48

Step-by-step explanation:

let x be common factor

therefore 3x+4x=84

7x=84

x=84/7

x=12

3x=3(12)=36

4x=4(12)=84

Answer 2

Let comon multiple be x

1x + 3x = 84

4x=84

x=84/4

x=21

So, 1x=21 and 3x=63