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Ratio and Division - Class VI
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A sum of $Rs.350$ is to be divided between $A$ and $B$ in the ratio $3:4.$ If the amount distributed in the ratio $4:3$ the amount gained by $A$ is
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$Rs.50$
💡 Explanation:
Let $A$ got $3x$ and $B$ got $4x$. Then,
$3x+4x=350$
$7x=350$
$x=50$
Therefore, $A$ got $150 Rs.$ and $B$ got $200 Rs.$.
If the ratio was $4 : 3,$ $A$ got $Rs. 200$ and $B$ got $Rs. 150$.
Therefore, the amount gained by $A = Rs. 50$