Question

Rs1600 of money is divided among john and Lassy to the ratio 7:9,find the amount of money received by John

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

x and let the amount be 7x and 9x

7x+9x=1600

16x=1600

x=1600÷16

x=100

7x=7×100=700

the amount recieved by john is ₹700

Answer 2

Answer:

John received Rs. 700.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the common multiple be 'x',

So the numbers are 7x and 9x,

Equation Formed:

7x + 9x = 1600

16x = 1600

x = $\frac{1600}{16}$

x = 100

So, the values of money are:

7x = 7 × 100 = Rs. 700

9x = 9 × 100 = Rs. 900

Hence, John received Rs. 700..