Question

RS 140 is divided between two boys in such a way that the first boy gets 2.5 times the amount the second boy gets. how much does each boy get.​

Answer 1

Answer: Rs 100, Rs 40 respectively.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the amount given to second boy be Rs x.

Then, the first boy gets Rs 2.5x

According to the question,

x + 2.5x = 140

3.5x = 140

x = 140/3.5

x = 40

So, the second boy gets Rs 40.

First boy gets = 2.5×40

= Rs 100