Question

Divide Rs. 1450 between A and B in the ratio 2 : 3

Answer 1

Let A be =2x
B be=3x
Now,
2x+3x=1450
5x=1450
x=1450/5
x=290
Now,
A gets =2x
=2*290
=580Rs.
B gets=3x
=3*290
=870Rs.

Answer 2

2 get 580 and 3 get 870 rupees

Step-by-step explanation:

we have to divide 1450 in the ratio 2:3

• so it is like this
• 2/5 × 1450 = 580
• 3/5 × 1450 = 870
• such a type 2 will got 580 and 3 will got 870 ruppes