Question

Divide number 1080 into two parts in a ratio of 4:1

Answer 1

Answer:

4x+x = 1080

5x=1080

x=1080/5

x= 216

the ratio is 864:216

Answer 2

Let x be 1 part

Add the ratios,

4x+x= 5x

then divide 1080 by the sum,

x= 1080/5= 216

1 part= 216

therefore, 4 parts will be 4*216= 864

Ans) 864 and 216