Question

the pocket money of John and Jessie are in ratio 3 ratio 8 is John has Rs 20 more than Joshi find the Pocket Money of each one

Answer 1

Question:

Rephrasing the questions as :

The pocket money of John and Jessie are in ratio 3 ratio 8 is John has Rs 20 less than Jessie. Find the Pocket Money of each one.

Answer:

John has Rs 12 and Jessie has Rs 32

Step-by-step explanation:

John : Jessie = 3 : 8

Define x:

Let x be the constant ratio

John : Jessie = 3x : 8x

Solve x:

Teh difference is Rs 20

8x - 3x = 20

5x = 20

x = Rs 4

Find their pocket money:

John = 3x = 3(4) = Rs 12

Jessie = 8x = 8(4) = Rs 32

Answer: John has Rs 12 and Jessie has Rs 32

Answer 2

Answer: 12, 32

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the pocket money of John be 3x and of Joshi be 8x.

ATQ,

3x + 20 = 8x

5x = 20

x = 4

Pocket money of John = 3 × 4 = ₹ 12

Pocket money of Joshi = 8 × 4 = ₹ 32

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