Question

On dividing Rupees 140 between A and B in the ratio 5 : 2 , the share of A is :

Answer 1

Answer:

let each share be x

5x+2x=140

7x=140

x=20

So as the share of A was 5x

therefore Share of A is 5into 20

That is 100

Answer 2

Answer:

100 rupees

Step-by-step explanation:

let the value of share be x, total amount =

=} 5x + 2x = 140

=} 7x = 140

=} x = 140/7

=} x = 20

now substitute x=20 in 5x

=} 5(20)

=} 100 rupees

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