Question

The amount of money with Aman and Suman is in the ratio 8: 9. When Suman was given Rs.180 as a gift, how much should Aman gets to maintain the same ratio?

Answer 1

Answer:

Rs 160

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the question, the amount of money with Aman and Suman is in the ratio 8: 9

Let the common ratio be x.

Then the sum with each of them will be 8x and 9x.

When Suman was given Rs.180 as a gift, then Aman should get "y" to maintain the same ratio.

or, (8x + y)/(9x + 180) = 8/9.

or, 72x + 9y = 72x + 1440.

or, 9y = 1440

or, y = 160.

∴ Therefore, Aman should get Rs 160 to maintain the same ratio of 8:9.