Question

Mr. Jose divided his money in the ratio 5:2 between Brian and Bogie.

Brian got the smaller amount of $156. How much did Bogie receive?

Answer 1

the ratio b/t the money divided among Brain and Bogie=5:2
the ratio of money Brain got=2x (which is $156)
i.e.2x=156, x=156/2=78
now,the money received by Bogie=5x=5*78=390

Answer 2

The money divide b/w Brain and Bogie is 5x:2x
According to question
2x=156
x=78
Bogie received=5x=5x78=390 Rs