Question

Omar and Jamil share $540 in the ratio 7 : 2. Work out Omar’s share.

Answer 1

Answer:

Omar's share is $420in $540

Step-by-step explanation:

Given :

Amount of money that Omar and Jamil shares = $540

Let share of Omar and Jamil in the money is 7x and 2x

Sum of share = 7x + 2x =9x

Omar's share = (7x /9x ) ×$540

                      = ( 7 × 540 )/9

                      = 7 × 60 = $420