Question

Mr Ahmed shared Rs.70 between his two children in the ratio of their ages. NIda is 7 years old and her brother is 3 years old. Workout how much money each of them recieved

Answer 1

The amount Nlda receives = Rs. 49

The amount her brother receives = Rs. 21

Explanation:

Ratio of their ages

Nlda : Her brother

7:3

Sum of proportion = 7 + 3 = 10

Amount of money to the shared = Rs.70

The amount Nlda receives = 7/10 × Rs. 70 = Rs. 49

The amount her brother receives =

3/10 × Rs. 70 = Rs. 21