Question

Mr. Jeff divided his money in the ratio 4:2 between Jon and Jack. Jon got the smaller amount of $1,256. How much did jack receive

Answer 1

Let Jon received 2x(smaller amount)
      Jack received = 4x

2x = 1256
⇒x = 628
Thus 4x = 628X4 = 2512

So jack received $2512.

Answer 2

let,
 mr.jeff has amount =y
share between jon and jack is in yhe ratio 4:2
mr.jeff has amount =>4x+2x=y
                            =>6x=y
jon share =>1256=2x
              =>x=1256/2
              =>x=628
jack share =>4x=4*628
               =>4x=2512
therefore jack got share=2512