Question

A prize is shared in the ratio 7:3. If the smaller share was 27, what was the prize​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Let the prizes be 7x , 3x

Total prize = 7x + 3x = 10x

Given:

3x = 27

x = 9

Thus the total prize = 9 × 10 = 90

Answer 2

63

Explanation:

The ratio is 7:3 and the smaller of which is 27

divide 27 by 3, which is nine and multiply that by seven

9*7=63