Question

Brandon and Stephen share an apartment and pay bills in the ratio of their income which is 5:3 the beldó bill for 388 arrives how much does each have to pay

Answer 1

242.5 & 145.5

Explanation:

let Brandon pay 5x and Stephen pay 3x

thus, 5x+3x= 388

⇒ 8x=388

⇒ x= 48.5

Amount paid by Brandon= 5(48.5)=242.5

Amount paid by Stephen= 3(48.5)=145.5