Question

Divide Rs 5600 between A, B and in the ratio 1/5 : 1/6
Pls solve fast. Wrong answer will be reported.

Answer 1

Let A get amount a and B get amount b.

a+b=5600--------------------------(1)

a/b=(1/5)/(1/6)

a/b=6/5

5a-6b=0-----------------------------(2)

Multiplying equation (1) by 6

6a+6b=5600x6=33600------(3)

Adding equation (2) and (3):

11a=33600

a=3054.54 Rs

b=2545.46 Rs