Question

Divided £144 in the ratio 7:5

Answer 1

Let the ratio be x,

therefore, the equation will be,

7x : 5x

now,

7x + 5x = 144

or, 12x = 144

or, x = 144/12 = 12

therefore 144 in the ratio 7:5

7×12 = 84

5×12=60