Question

20 pens are shared between Sheela and Sangeeta in the ratio of 3 : 2. Find the number of pens Sangeeta got.

• A. 12
• B. 8
• C. 6
• D. 10

Answer 1

The correct option is B 8

Given, the ratio of pens between Sheela and Sangeeta = 3 : 2

The two parts are 3 and 2.

Therefore, sum of the parts = 3 + 2 = 5

Sheela's part = 3 out of 5
Sangeeta's part = 2 out of 5

Thus, the number of pens Sheela gets
$=\frac{3}{5}\times 20=3\times 4=12\text{pens}$

The number of pens Sangeeta gets
$=\frac{2}{5}\times 20=2\times 4=8\text{pens}$