Question

Divide 72 into the ratio of 4:5

Answer 1

Answer: 32:40

step 1: add the two sides of the ratio 4+5=9

step 2: divide 72 by 9
72/9=8

step 3: solve either side of the ratio by multiplying by answer to step 2
so 8 × 4=32 and 5 × 8=40

step 4: check answer by adding the two sides of the ratio 32 + 40 = 72

Answer 2

divide 72 in the ratio of 4: 5

= 16