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Question
Divide the numbers given below in the required ratio.
40 in the ratio 6 : 14
Sum
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Solution
40 in the ratio 6 : 14
Dividing 40 into 6 + 14 = 20 equal parts and
`40 xx 6/20` = 12, `40 xx 14/20` = 28
The numbers are 12, 28.
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Chapter 3: Ratio and Proportion - Exercise 3.2 [Page 55]
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