Question

Divide 20 pens between Sheela and Sangeeta in the ratio of 3 : 2.

Answer 1

Ratio between Sheela and Sangeeta = 3: 2
Total these terms = 3 + 2 = 5
Therefore, part of Sheela = $\frac{3}{5}$ of the total pens
And part of Sangeeta =$\frac{2}{5}$ of total pens
Thus, Sheela gets =$\frac{ 3}{5} × 20$
= 12 pens
And Sangeeta gets = $\frac{ 2}{5} × 20$
= 8 pens