Question 49

A sum of Rs. 2,320 is divided between Seeta and Geeta in the ratio $$3 \colon 5$$. What are the shares of Seeta and Geeta respectively?

Solution

The total number of parts is $$3 + 5 = 8$$, so one part is $$\frac{2320}{8} = 290$$ rupees. Seeta gets $$3 \times 290 = 870$$ rupees and Geeta gets $$5 \times 290 = 1450$$ rupees.

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