Question

rs 720 is divided into xand yin the ratio 4 is to 5 how many rs will each get

Answer 1

4x+5x =720

9x=720

X=80

4x=80×4=320
5x=80×5=400

Answer 2

let the money divided be 4x and 5x then
4x+5x=720
9x=720
x=80
so, 4x=320rs
and 5x=400rs