Question

Mr Tom shared $300 between his two sons aged 15 years and 10 years in

the ratio of their ages. Calculate the amount of money each boy received.
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Answer 1

Son of 15 years $180

Son of 10 years $120

Explanation:

15 + 10 = 25

25 300

15 x = 300*15/25

x = 180

25 300

10 x = 300*10/25

x = 120

Son of 15 years $180

Son of 10 years $120