Question

Devide 60 in the ratio of 2:3​

Answer 1

vide 60 into two parts in the ratio 2 : 3.

Solution:

The two parts are 22+3
2
2
+
3
× 60 and 32+3
3
2
+
3
× 60

i.e., 25
2
5
× 60 and 35
3
5
× 60

i.e., 24 and 36

Answer 2

Let the amounts be 2x and 3x.

Then 2x+3x=60

So, 5x=60

So, x=60/5=12

So, amounts are

2x=2*12=24

And 3x=3*12=36

Hope this helps you!

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