Question

$560 is divided into two parts in the ratio 3:4. What is the larger amount?

Answer 1

$320

Explanation:

1. 3x + 4x = 560 (since they are ratios, x would be the same amount)

2. 7x = 560

3. x = 80

This means that 3 and 4 should be multiplied by 80 to get the $ amount. The amounts are $240 (3*80) and $320 (4*80).

So, the larger amount if $320.