Question

Share 747 into the ratio 2:7

Answer 1

let amt be 2a and 7a

=>2a + 7a = 747

⇒ 9a = 747

⇒ a= 747 / 9

⇒ a= 83

Therefore, the required answer is ;

2a= 2 × 83 = 166

7a= 7 × 83 = 581

Answer 2

Sharing 747 in the ratio of 2:7 =

2x + 7x = 747

9x = 747

x = 83

Then,

2x = 83×2 = 166

7x = 83×7 = 581