mahesh and jayraj share $72 in the ratio 7:5 How much does Mahesh receive
Mathematics · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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To calculate how much Mahesh receives out of $72 in the ratio 7:5, let x be the number per share. To find the value of x, add 7 and 5 and then divide it by 72. This can be equated as 7+5/72 = x
> 7+5/72 = x
> 12/72 =x
> 6 =x.
To find Mahesh's share, multiply x by the number of ratio 7:5 depending on how Mahesh and Jayraj splits the $72.
If Mahesh's share is 7 portions, multiply 7 by x.
> 7x
Substitute the value of x
> 7(6)
> 42
Mahesh receives $42 if his share is 7 portions
If Mahesh's share is 5 portions, multiply 7 by x.
> 5x
Substitute the value of x
> 5(6)
> 30
Mahesh receives $30 if his share is 5 proportions