Question

Divide 30 into the ratio 2:4

Answer 1

First add the given ratio numbers, as follows:
2 + 4 = 6
The left hand number of the required ratio is given by:

`(2)/(6)* 30=10`
The right hand number of the required ratio is given by:

`(4)/(6)*30=20`
The required ratio is 10 : 20