Multiple choice

Divide 672 in the ratio 5 : 3.

  1. 420, 252

  2. 419, 253

  3. 418, 254

  4. 417, 255
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Explanation

Total parts = 5 + 3 = 8. Each part = 672 / 8 = 84. First part = 5 * 84 = 420. Second part = 3 * 84 = 252.

AI explanation

The ratio 5:3 has a total of 8 parts, meaning one part equals 672 divided by 8, which is 84. The first share is 5 parts, calculated as 5 times 84, giving 420. The second share is 3 parts, calculated as 3 times 84, giving 252. The divided amounts are 420 and 252.

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