Question

Divide Rs 351 into two parts such that one may be to the other as 2 : 7.

Answer 1

We have
Sum of the ratio of the terms = 2 +7 = 9
Therefore, first part = Rs. $\left(\frac{2}{9}\times 351\right)=$Rs. 78
Similarly, second part = Rs. $\left(\frac{7}{9}\times 351\right)=$Rs. 273