Figure it out - Page 175
Figure it out - Page 175
Last updated at January 15, 2026 by Teachoo
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Question 1 Divide βΉ4,500 into two parts in the ratio 2 : 3.Letβs divide it into two parts β Part A & Part B Ratio 2 : 3 means Money in Part A : Money in Part B = 2 : 3 Converting into fractions (π΄ππππ ππ π·πππ π¨)/(π΄ππππ ππ π·πππ π© )=π/π Cross multiplying Money in Part A = π/π Γ Money in Part B Now, Total money = βΉ 4,500 Money in Part A + Money in Part B = 4500 Putting Money in Part A = 2/3 Γ Money in Part B π/π Γ Money in Part B + Money in Part B = 4500 Money in Part B Γ (2/3+1) = 4500 Money in Part B Γ ((2 + 3)/3) = 4500 Money in Part B Γ (5/3) = 4500 Money in Part B = 4500 Γ 3/5 Money in Part B = 900 Γ 3 Money in Part B = βΉ 2,700 Thus, Money in Part A = 2/3 Γ Money in Part B = 2/3 Γ 2700 = 2 Γ 900 = βΉ 1800 Thus, the two parts are βΉ1,800 and βΉ2,700