Question

Divide sh.6300 in the ratio 3:4. how much is each share?

Answer 1

3 : 4 = 2700 : 3600

sum the parts of the ratio : 3 + 4 = 7

divide 6300 by 7 to obtain 1 part

`(6300)/(7)` = 900 ← 1 part

3 parts = 3 × 900 = 2700

4 parts = 4 × 900 = 3600

note that 2700 + 3600 = 6300