Question

£250 in the ratio 3 : 5​

Answer 1

Let 3x and 2x are divided into 250.

Explanation:

3x + 2x = 250

⇒ 5x = 250

⇒ x = = 50

∴ 3x = 3 × 50 = 150 and

2x = 2 × 50 = 100

Thus, the required numbers are 150 and 100.