Question

A sum of money is divided among Ron and Andy in the ratio 4:7. If Andy's share is $616. find the total money.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

If the money is divided in a ratio of 4:7 shares, it means that there are 11 shares to be divided up.

Andy's share is 7/11

7/11 = 616 / x Cross Multiply

7x = 11 * 616

7x = 6116 Divide by 7

x = 6116/7

x = 968

The total amount of money was 968