Question

The weights of divya and himanshu are in the ratio of 5:7. If himanshu weights 28 kg , find the weight of divya

Answer 1

5:7 = 5/7 (ratio are like fractions)
Make Divya's weight 'x.'
x:28 = x/28

So, 5/7 = x/28 (Equivalent fractions)
x= 28/7*5= 4*5= 20