Question

    A sum of money is divided in the ratio of 2 : 5. If the

    larger part is 315. Find the smaller part.
    A 106 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 129 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 126 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 136 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the smaller and larger part be 2x and 5x. Larger part = 5x = 315   ⇒ x = 63 Smaller part = 2x = 2 × 63 = 126

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