Question

Meena and Mariam are basket weavers. One day Meena made 2 baskets and Mariam, 3 baskets. When these were sold at the market, they got 350 rupees in all. How do they split this money?

Answer 1

Number of baskets made by Meena = 2

Number of baskets made by Mariam = 3

Ratio of the number of baskets made by Meena to the number of baskets made by Mariam = 2 : 3

Total amount earned = Rs.350

Amount earned by Meena = = Rs.140

Amount earned by Mariam = = Rs.210

Thus, Meena’s share was Rs.140 and Mariam’s share was Rs.210 in the total earnings.