Question

40 pencils are divided between A and B in the ratio 3:2. Find their respective shares.

• A. 24, 16
• B. 18, 22
• C. 15, 25
• D. 20, 20

Answer 1

The correct option is A 24, 16

Given, total pencils = 40.
and total of ratio = 3+2 = 5
So, the multiplier = $40÷5=8$
$\therefore$ A's share = $8\times 3=24$
B's share = $8\times 2=16$

Peniclis divised between	Numbers in the ratio	Pencils	Multiplier
A	3	24	8
B	2	16	8
Totals	5	40	8