Question

A sum of money is divided in the ratio 4:3 if the smaller share is ,€45 what is the sum of money

Answer 1

B = A + 150
A/B = 3/5
solve the system of equations:
A/(A + 150) = 3/5
5A = 3(A + 150)
5A = 3A + 450
2A = 450
A = $225
B = 225 + 150 = $375
Total = 225 + 375 = $600
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Answer 2

4:3
3= 45
that means it is multiplied by 15
mutiply 4 by 15
answer is 60
60+45
105