Question

Three children brought ₹ 50. This money was distributed among 10 peoplehow much money did each person get to write in statement form​

Answer 1

Solution :

Let x be the amount

Original amount to be divide

between P and Q

=

8

3x

(P) and

8

5x

(Q)

But the amount actually

divided was

=

5

2x

(P) and

5

3x

(Q)

Hence, loss of Q=

8

5x

−

5

3x

Accordinf to Ques,

8

5x

−

5

3x

=10

⇒

40

25x−24x

=10 (Taking LCM)

⇒

40

x

=10

⇒x=Rs.400