Question

Zaid and Shaheer share $72 in the ratio 7:5 , how much does Zaid recieved?

Answer 1

7:5 means

Zaid get = 7x

Shaheer = 5x

7x + 5x = 12x= 72

x = 6

Zaid = 7x = 7×6=42

Shaheer = 5x = 5×6 = 30

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

7x +5x =72

12x=72

x=6

zaid has 7x share so

7×6 =$42