Question

Divide $900in the ratio 12:15 between Sangita and Rachita.
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Answer 1

Answer:

Let the common multiple be x

Then,  

Total = 12x + 15x = 27x  

27x = 900  

Therefore,  

x = 900/27 = 33.3  

Sangita gets = 33 x 12 = 396 $

Rachita gets = 33 x 15 = 495 $