A certain sum of money is divided between X and Y in the ratio of 7/3:7/4 and X gets rupees 440. What is Y's share?

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Solution

Let the share of Y be x.

Then the share of X will be 440

Given ratios are 7/3:7/4

ie; 7/34/7 = 28/21 = 4/3

The equation can be written as

4/3 = (440)/x

4x = 4403

4x = 1320

x = 330.

the share of Y = 330 rupees.

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A certain sum of money is divided between X and Y in the ratio of 7/3:7/4 and X gets rupees 440. What is Y's share?

Let the share of Y be x. Then the share of X will be 440 Given ratios are 7/3:7/4 ie; 7/3*4/7 = 28/21 = 4/3 The equation can be written as 4/3 = (440)/x 4x = 440*3 4x = 1320 x = 330. the share of Y = 330 rupees.

Let the share of Y be x.

Then the share of X will be 440

Given ratios are 7/3:7/4

ie; 7/34/7 = 28/21 = 4/3

The equation can be written as

4/3 = (440)/x

4x = 4403

4x = 1320

x = 330.

the share of Y = 330 rupees.