Question

Divide money into two parts 5:7 the smallest amount is 200

Answer 1

Let the total amount of money be x

Therefore, the parts of money will be 5x/12 and 7x/12 [Denominator is 12 because 7+5=12]

Since the smallest amount is 200,

5x/12=200

x=200*12/5

x=40*12

x=480

Therefore the parts of money are 200 and 7*480/12=280

and the total amount is 480

Answer 2

Since,
The given ratio =5:7 and 5+7=12

Given
that,
The smallest amount is 200

So,The first part of the money = (5/12) × 200
=83.33
And the Second part of the money =(7/12)×200
=116.66