Question

Divide $₹150$ between A and B in the ratio $7:8$.

Answer 1

Step 1: Find the sum of terms of the ratio

Ratio between A and B = $7:8$

Sum of the terms of the ratio= $7+8=15$

Step 2: Find the amount A and B get

A gets = $\frac{7}{15}\times ₹1650=7\times 110=₹770$

B gets = $\frac{8}{15}\times ₹1650=8\times 110=₹880$

Hence, A gets $₹770$ and B gets $₹880$.