Question

A father wants to divide ₹ 1800 among his sons in the ratio of their ages. Their ages are 12 years and 15 years. Find their respective share

• A. Rs 800, Rs 1000
• B. Rs 500, Rs 700
• C. Rs 300, Rs 600
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Rs 800, Rs 1000

The ratio of their age is 12:15 = 4:5.

So, the money has to be divided in this ratio.
Let the shares be 4x and 5x respectively.
Now, 4x + 5x = 9x,
9x = 1800,

x = 200

Hence their respective share will be 200(4) = ₹ 800

200 ( 5) = ₹ 1000