Question

Peter and Michael share the rent of their flat in the ratio 4:3 the rent is 4200 AED each month. Work out how much they each pay every month?

Answer 1

Answer:

let the ratio be x

so , 4x and 3x

rent of each month=4200

4x+3x=4200

7x=4200

x= 4200/7

x = 600.

Peter's rent = 4x

= 4× 600

= 2400

Michael's rent= 3x

= 3×600

= 1800

Answer 2

Given -

• Rent of Peter and Michael's flat in ratio = 4:3
• Total rent paid = ₹4200

To find -

• Rent paid every month.

Solution -

Let us consider "x" as the common ratio -

4 = 4x

3 = 3x

Now making an equation -

4x + 3x = 4200

7x = 4200

x = 4200/7

x = 600.

Multiplying the values with x -

→ 3x = 3 × 600 = ₹ 1800

→ 4x = 4 × 600 = ₹ 2400

$\therefore$ Peter is paying ₹ 1800 and Michael is paying ₹ 2400 every month.

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