Question

Rs. 20 is to be divided into among three children in the ratio of 1/3 : , 1/4 : , 1/6:
please help me​

Answer 1

Answer:

i) 1:3 Ratio ⇒ Rs. 5 and Rs. 15

ii) 1:4 Ratio ⇒ Rs. 4 and Rs. 16

iii) 1:6 Ratio ⇒ Rs. $\frac{20}{7}$ and Rs. $\frac{120}{7}$ OR Rs. 2.8571 and Rs. 17.1428

Step-by-step explanation:

i) Ratio = 1:3

Let x be some number

∴ x + 3x = 20

4x = 20

x = 5

3x = 15

ii) 1:4

Let x be some number

x + 4x = 20

5x = 20

x = 4

4x = 16

iii) 1:6

Let x be some number

x + 6x = 20

7x = 20

x = 20/7

x = 2.8571

6x = 17.1428