Question

math ratio and proportion

Answer 1

Amount = 50

3 : 2

P : Q

Let the ratio be x

P = 3x

Q = 2x

3x + 2x = 50

5x = 50

$x = \frac{50}{5}$

x = 10

P = 3x = 3 × 10 = 30

Q = 2x = 2 × 10 = 20