Question

Divide 280kg in the ratio 2;5

Answer 1

2:5 = 2/5 so you can go 280*(2/5) which is 112 (decrease)

depending whether it is meant to increase or decrease it will be

280*(2/5) which is 700kg (increase)

Answer 2

80 Kg : 200 Kg

Explanation:

sum the parts of the ratio , 2 + 5 = 7 parts

Divide the total by 7 to find the value of one part of the ratio

280 Kg ÷ 7 = 40 Kg , then

2 parts = 2 × 40 Kg = 80 Kg

5 parts = 5 × 40 Kg = 200 Kg

280 Kg in the ratio 2 : 5 is 40 Kg : 200 Kg