A certain amount was divided between A and B in the ratio of 4:5. B got 600 more than A. What was the total amount? About the author Clara
A’s amount = 4x B’s amount = 5x A.T.Q B’s amount = 4x+ 600 5x = 4x+ 600 5x-4x =600 x= 600 A’s amount = 4x = 4× 600 = Rs 2400 B’s amount = 5x = 5×600 = Rs 3000 Total Amount = 2400 + 3000 = Rs 5400 Reply
A’s amount = 4x
B’s amount = 5x
A.T.Q
B’s amount = 4x+ 600
5x = 4x+ 600
5x-4x =600
x= 600
A’s amount = 4x = 4× 600 = Rs 2400
B’s amount = 5x = 5×600 = Rs 3000
Total Amount = 2400 + 3000
= Rs 5400