Question

Divide 84 toffees between two children in the ratio 5:7
A. 43 and 32
B. 35 and 49
C. 40 and 50
D. 30 and 40​

Answer 1

Answer:

totally 5+7 = 12 units

84/12 = 7

7 x 5 = 35

7 x 7 = 49

option B is correct

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Answer 2

Answer:

b.35 and 49

Step-by-step explanation:

let the ratio be 5xand 7x

5x+7x=84

12x=84

x=84/12=7