Question

Jack and Shawn together run a stall at a fair and earn a total of ₹900. If they decide to divide this amount in the ratio 4:5, what would be Shawn's share?

• A. ₹500
• B. ₹900
• C. ₹400
• D. ₹50

Answer 1

The correct option is A ₹500

We have to divide ₹900 between Jack and Shawn in the ratio 4:5.
$⟹$ Jack gets $(\frac{4}{4+5}{)}^{\text{th}}$= $(\frac{4}{9}{)}^{\text{th}}$ of the amount, and Shawn gets $(\frac{5}{4+5}{)}^{\text{th}}$= $(\frac{5}{9}{)}^{\text{th}}$ of the amount.
Jack's share of earning = $\frac{4}{9}\times 900=₹400$
Also, Shawn's share of earning = $\frac{5}{9}\times 900=₹500$.
OR, Shawn's share = ₹900 - Jack's share = ₹900 - ₹400 = ₹500