Question

divide rs.240 in ratio 3:5

Answer 1

let the ratios are 3x and 5x
therefore,3x+5x=240
8x=240
x=30
so,3x=3×30=90
5x=5×30=150
so,we divide 240 in 90 and 150 to get ratio 3:5

Answer 2

Answer:

Required amounts are

Rs 90 and Rs 150

Explanation:

Given ratio = 3:5

i ) Sum of the ratio = 3+5 = 8

Therefore ,

8equal parts = Rs 240

=> 1 part = Rs240/8 = Rs 30

Now ,

First amount = 3parts

= 3×Rs 30

= Rs 90

Second amount = 5parts

= 5 × Rs 30

= Rs 150

Therefore,

Required amounts are

Rs 90 and Rs 150

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