Question

If Mahesh and Jayraj share 72 $ in 7:5 ratio. What is Mahesh share?

Answer 1

Let ratio be 7x and 5x
Total ratio=12x

12x=72
X=72÷12
X=6
Mahesh share=7×6=42$

Answer 2

Let x be the constant ratio:

Mahesh . : Jayraj 7 : 5

Mahesh = 7x

Jayraj = 5x

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They are sharing $72:

7x + 5x = 72

12x = 72

x = 6

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Find Mahesh's share:

Mahesh = 7x = 7 (6) = $42

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Answer: Mahesh's share is $42.