Question

Question 14

Divide 20 pens between Sheela and Sangeeta in the ratio 3 : 2.

Answer 1

Given, the ratio of pens between Sheela and Sangeeta = 3 : 2

The two parts are 3 and 2.

Therefore, sum of the parts = 3 + 2 = 5

Therefore, the part of Sheela = $\frac{3}{5}$ of the total pens

and the part of Sangeeta = $\frac{2}{5}$ of total pens.

Thus, the number of pens Sheela gets = $\frac{3}{5}\times 20$ = 12 pens

and the number of pens Sangeeta gets = $\frac{2}{5}\times 20$ = 8 pens