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If 900 is shared in the ratio 8:10,find each shared

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Answer:

400 and 500

Explanation:

the ratios are 8:10

total ratio = 8+10 = 18

share for the ratio is 8 = 8/18×900

= 0.444444444×900= 400

therefore, share for the ratio of 8= 400

share for the ratio of 10= 10/18×900

= 0.555555555×900=500

therefore, share for the ratio of 10= 500

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