Question

If 357 rupees is divided among Aman and Divakar in the ratio 5:2, find the share that

each one gets.​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:-

357 rupees is divided among Aman and Divakar

in the ratio 5:2

To find:-

find the share that each one gets.

Solution:-

Given amount = Rs. 357

Ratio of the shares of Aman and Divakar = 5:2

Let their shares be 5x and 2x

Let the share of Aman be Rs. 5x

Let the share of Divakar be Rs. 2x

Total amount = 5x +2x = Rs. 7x

=>7x = 357

=>x = 357/7

=>x = 51

The value of x = Rs. 51

Share of Aman = 5x = 5×51 = Rs. 255

Share of Divakar =2x = 2×51 = Rs. 102

Answer:-

Share of Aman = 5x = 5×51 = Rs. 255

Share of Divakar =2x = 2×51 = Rs. 102

Check:-

Total amount = 255+102 = Rs. 357

ratio = 255:102

=>255/102

=>(51×5)/(51×2)

=>5/2

=>5:2

Verified the given relations

Answer 2

Answer:Aman gets 255rupees

Divikar gets 102 rupees

Step-by-step explanation:

2/7*357=102

5/7*357=255