Question

Divide Rs 72 in the ratio of 2:7

Answer 1

Since the ratio of division is 2:7, let the divided amount be 2x and 7x respectively.

Amount to be divided = Rs. 72

According to the question, 72 = 2x + 7x

=> 9x = 72

=> x = 72/9 = 8

So, Rs. 72 can be divided in the ratio 2:7 as:

Rs 2x = Rs. (2×8) = Rs. 16

Rs. 7x = Rs. (7×8) = Rs. 56

Answer 2

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