Question

if 84 is is divided in the ratio 5:9 what is greater of the two parts

Answer 1

divide 84 into 5:9 gives you two parts, 30 and 54.

the greater part is 54.

Answer 2

Hey !!

Here is your answer :

Given,

The ratios that the number is divided = 5:9

Number = 84

Let the ratio be x

5x + 9x = 84

14x = 84

x = 84/14

x = 6

9x = 9 × 6 = 54

Hence, the large number is 54