Multiple choice

If we divide Rs. 368 in the ratio 1 : 5 : 8 : 9, the respective amounts (in Rs.) are given by:

  1. 16, 80, 127 and 145

  2. 16, 80, 129 and 143

  3. 16, 80, 128 and 144

  4. 16, 80, 128 and 143

  5. NA
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Explanation

Total parts = 1 + 5 + 8 + 9 = 23. Value per part = 368 / 23 = 16. Amounts: 1*16=16, 5*16=80, 8*16=128, 9*16=144.

AI explanation

The sum of the parts in the ratio 1:5:8:9 is 1 + 5 + 8 + 9 = 23. Dividing the total amount of Rs. 368 by 23 gives the value of one part as Rs. 16. Multiplying this value by 1, 5, 8 and 9 gives the respective amounts as Rs. 16, Rs. 80, Rs. 128 and Rs. 144.

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