Question

A sum amounts Rs. 720 is divided into two parts in the ratio 3:5. How much will be the amount in second part?) Ans: Rs. 450 ​

Answer 1

• Both part be 3x and 5x

ATQ

$\\ \rm\rightarrowtail 3x+5x=720$

$\\ \rm\rightarrowtail 8x=720$

$\\ \rm\rightarrowtail x=90$

Second part:-

5x=5(90)=450