Question

jim and john shared a sum of $160 in the ratio 2:3 what amount does john receive​

Answer 1

Answer:

2x+3x = 160

5x=160

x=160/5

x=32

Jim gets 2(x) = 2×32= $64

joh gets 3(x) = 3×32=$96

Answer 2

Answer:

$96

Step-by-step explanation:

Given-

Jim and John shared a sum of $160 in the ratio 2:3

To Find-

Amount that John Receives.

Procedure-

Let the ratio be⇒  $2x:3x$

Since,

Jim and John shared a sum of $160 in the ratio $2x:3x$

⇒ $2x+3x=160$

⇒ $5x=160$

⇒ $x=160/5$

⇒ $x=32$

As, John received a sum of  $3x$

⇒ $3$ x $x$

⇒ $3$ x $32$

⇒ $96

∴ John received $96.