Question

Divide $Rs640$ among $A,B,C$ in the ratio $5:7:8$

Answer 1

Let "x" be the amount.

$5:7:8=640$

$5x+7x+8x=640$

$20x=640\Rightarrow x=32$

A's share $=5\times 32=160$

B's share $=7\times 32=224$

C's share $=8\times 32=256$