Question

Divide Rupees 240 in the ratio 3:5

Answer 1

let the no.s be 3x and 5x
3x + 5x = 240
8x = 240
x = 30

No.s are 3x = 3(30) = 90
5x = 5(30) = 150

Answer 2

Answer:

240 can be divided into 30 and 150 rupees

Step-by-step explanation:

We have to divide Rs 240 in the ratio 3:5

Let the numbers are 3x and 5x

3x + 5x = 240

8x = 240

x = 30

Numbers are

3x = 3(30) = 90

and 5x=5(30)=150.

hence, 240 can be divided into 30 and 150 rupees