Divide 500 into two parts such that the ratio of the first to the second part is 5 : 3.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 312.5, 187.5
Let the two parts be 5x & 3x.
⇒ 5x + 3x = 500
⇒ 8x = 500
⇒ x = 62.5
⇒ 5x = 5(62.5) = 312.5
⇒ 3x = 3(62.5) = 187.5